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。
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。
"Well, good night, Harry," said Hermione, though it was only seven o 'clock in the evening, and she left for the girls' dormitory without another word.
“晚安,哈利。”赫敏说,其实这时才七点钟,她没再说别的,径自回女生宿舍了。
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