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。