put something forward

Related to word: put

片語動詞

Definition

  1. to adjust the time on a clock or watch to display a later time, particularly by an hour ahead

    撥快(鐘錶)

    • To accommodate the new agreement, they put the meeting forward by an hour.

      為了適應新的協議,他們把會議提前了一小時。

    • She was late, so she had to put her appointment forward.

      她遲到了,所以必須把預約時間提前。

    • The clock was running slow, so we put it forward by ten minutes to keep the correct time.

      時鐘走得慢了,所以我們把它撥快了十分鐘以保持正確時間。