against the clock 不是对着钟表

【例句】They had to work against the clock to meet the deadline. 【误解】他们必须对着钟表以便赶在最后期限做完。 【正确】他们必须快速工作以便赶在最后期限做完。 【说明】against the clock就是“和时间赛跑”、“尽快完成”。例如： In the tournament, games are played against the clock. 在联赛中，比赛还有时间限制。