Some word experts say that using a clock mechanism to describe other areas of our lives dates from at least the late seventeenth century.

一些词汇专家表示，使用时钟装置来描述我们生活的其他方面至少可以追溯到17世纪末。

To run like clockwork means to operate with extreme regularity. Some word experts say that using a clock mechanism to describe other areas of our lives dates from at least the late seventeenth century.

像发条一样运行意味着以极其规律的方式运行。一些文字专家说，使用时钟机制来描述我们生活的其他领域至少可以追溯到 17 世纪后期。