beat the clock
US /biːt ðə klɑːk/
UK /biːt ðə klɒk/
成语
赶在截止日期前完成, 与时间赛跑
to finish something before a deadline or before time runs out
示例:
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We had to work quickly to beat the clock and submit the report on time.
我们必须快速工作以赶在截止日期前提交报告。
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The chef managed to beat the clock and prepare all the dishes before the guests arrived.
厨师成功地赶在截止日期前准备好所有菜肴，赶在客人到来之前。