For that purpose, POSIX libraries provide timing functions, such as gettimeofday, which give an easy-to-use interface to application programmers.

为了实现这个目的，posix库提供了一些与时间有关的函数，例如gettimeofday，它为应用程序开发人员提供了一个简单易用的接口。

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Including temperature and timing functions of a controller.

一种包括控温和定时功能的控制器。

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It is responsible for the execution of relaying programs, maintenance of various timing functions, and communicating with its peripheral equipment.

它负责继电保护程序的执行，各定时功能的保持，以及与外部设备的通讯。

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Not that I'm thinking of anyone in particular, but for a sadly obsessive cricket fan who may or may not be awarding himself a week off between Christmas and New Year's, the timing of the two matches affords the opportunity to do little except watch cricket, sleep and keep other vital functions ticking over.

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