“against the clock”不能解释为“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。