beat the clock
US /biːt ðə klɑːk/
UK /biːt ðə klɒk/
成語
趕在截止日期前完成, 與時間賽跑
to finish something before a deadline or before time runs out
範例:
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We had to work quickly to beat the clock and submit the report on time.
我們必須快速工作以趕在截止日期前提交報告。
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The chef managed to beat the clock and prepare all the dishes before the guests arrived.
廚師成功地趕在截止日期前準備好所有菜餚，趕在客人到來之前。