countdown
n ~ (to sth)
(a) [C] counting seconds backwards to zero before firing a rocket, etc 倒数秒.
(b) [sing] (fig 比喻) period immediately before sth important happens 大事临近的时期
the countdown to the local election 地方选举日益临近的时候.
🗣️ 情景例句
They enjoyed the film very immensely.
他们非常喜欢这部电影。
Rest breeds rust.
停止须生锈。
With great difficulty, he climbed into the shop window to get the dress.