After twelve days at sea, they sighted land.
在海上航行十二天后他们看到了陆地。
It's ten past twelve.
现在十二点十分。
The President arrived, escorted by twelve soldiers.
总统在十二名卫兵的`护送下到达。
The president arrived, escorted by twelve bodyguards.
总统在十二名保镖的护送下到达。
He retired twelve batters in a row.
他一连使十二个击球手出局。
The clock on the wall showed one minute to twelve
墙上的钟指向11点59分。