| 单词 | cog |
| 释义 | cog (kɒg ) Word forms: cogs 1. countable noun A cog is a wheel with square or triangular teeth around the edge, which is used in a machine to turn another wheel or part. 2. cog in the machine/wheel phrase If you describe someone as a cog in a machine or wheel, you mean that they are a small part of a large organization or group. Mr Lake was an important cog in the Republican campaign machine. Collocations: small cog The 'police' are just one small cog within a much bigger 'policing' field. Times, Sunday Times I was a small cog in a big machine — and my place in the team was never a certainty anyway! The Sun I'm just a very small cog in a very well oiled machine. Times, Sunday Times It's always better than being a small cog. Times, Sunday Times I am only one small cog in a very big machine. The Sun The need for stilted musical interludes was soon abandoned, however, and the film score became a vital cog in the cinematic machine. Times, Sunday Times He was the most vital cog in the community. Times, Sunday Times He will not conquer rugby worlds but will remain a vital cog in a professional squad. Times, Sunday Times Now the 20millionrated star has emerged as a vital cog in his country's engine room. The Sun A vital cog in the machine. Times, Sunday Times |
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