all-weather; round-the-clock; 24/7
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
all-weather; usable or operational under any climatic conditions
As an attributive word (属性词), it can only modify nouns directly and cannot function as a predicate. Often used for infrastructure, aviation, and military equipment designed to operate regardless of weather conditions.
This is an all-weather highway that remains passable even when it snows.
This type of aircraft has all-weather takeoff and landing capabilities.
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The troops need to be on standby around the clock.
adjective
24/7; round-the-clock; available without restriction every day
Used to describe services that operate continuously without time constraints, often in commercial or service industry contexts. As an attributive word, it directly precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., 全天候服务).
This hotel provides 24/7 service.
Our customer service team is on standby around the clock.
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The hospital emergency department operates 24-hour admissions.