hourglass
/ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
一种玻璃容器，里面的沙子需要一小时从顶部流到底部。
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“老师用沙漏来计时我们的考试。”
“沙漏是很好的装饰品，但现在已经没人用它来看时间了。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A clock made of two glass vessels connected by a narrow passage through which sand flows.
“After each game turn, invert the hourglass to reset the time limit for the next player.”