The word clock appeared first in English in the 9th century but at first it didn't mean a device for measuring time.

9世纪时英语中第一次出现了“ clock”这个词，但最初这个词并不表示计时的器具。

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I will come home before nine o 'clock in the evening. You have my word.

我向你保证，我会在晚上九点前到家。

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Interface below the clock input to provide the most would like to say a word lover, so the other half in their tender moment in the warmth.

在时钟界面下方提供恋人输入最想说的一句话，让另一半时刻温馨在自己的柔情中。

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For example, VH-1's highly rated Flavor of Love show features a black man in a clownish hat, a big clock hanging around his neck, spewing the N-word while demeaning black women.

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