clock-watcher
noun [ C ] uk/ˈklɒkˌwɒtʃ.ər/ us/ˈklɑːkˌwɑːtʃ.ɚ/
经常看时间等下班的人
someone who repeatedly looks to see what time it is in order to see how much longer they have to work
She was not a clock-watcher and often stayed behind to finish jobs. 她不是一个坐等下班的人,经常留下来完成工作。
He used to be known for working late, but is now a dedicated clock-watcher. 他曾经以工作到很晚而闻名,但现在是一个专心看时间等待下班的人。
See: clock-watching
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- The ad read: 'No clock-watchers, only chefs with passion and dedication'.
- What you don't want is a clock-watcher who will do little more than drain your cashflow.