| 单词 | efficiency |
| 释义 | efficiency (ɪfɪʃənsi ) Word forms: 1. uncountable noun B2 Efficiency is the quality of being able to do a task successfully, without wasting time or energy. There are many ways to increase agricultural efficiency in the poorer areas of the world. ...energy efficiency. 2. uncountable noun In physics and engineering, efficiency is the ratio between the amount of energy a machine needs to make it work, and the amount it produces. [technical] Collocations: cost efficiencies There is little scope here for meaningful cost efficiencies. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Cost efficiencies should offer some margin improvement. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Its earnings in Europe could also be higher than expected because of cost efficiencies it has made there. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This time, despite the massive efficiency drive, the government has promised an additional 12 billion in new equipment, including fast jets, warships and nuclear submarines. Times, Sunday Times That will include information on its efficiency drive. Times, Sunday Times The trio then left in an efficiency drive. Times, Sunday Times The company admitted that it might reduce spending on 'low-hazard work' as part of an efficiency drive. Times, Sunday Times The efficiency drive will shift resources from head office to frontline personnel. Times, Sunday Times The assessor will recommend energy efficiency measures for the property. Times, Sunday Times It argued that it could do this without damaging services, simply by increasing the amount of money saved through efficiency measures. Times, Sunday Times Energy efficiency measures must be universally applied across homes and businesses. Times, Sunday Times Ministers claim that considerable savings can be made by efficiency measures, without cutting numbers. Times, Sunday Times This means that the overall incentive for companies to invest in energy efficiency measures will be reduced. Times, Sunday Times Still, at the end of the two-day trek when our efficiency rating came in, our 21-year-old sales repwagon had mustered 41.7mpg. The Sun Loft insulation immediately improves your home's energy efficiency rating. Times, Sunday Times They will have to spend up to 500 for a pack which includes the title deeds, leases, local searches and an energy efficiency rating. Times, Sunday Times This gives it an efficiency rating of about 95 per cent, compared with the 20 per cent (or less) of an internal combustion engine. Times, Sunday Times That's an efficiency rating of 116.9. Houston Chronicle The government introduced energy performance certificates in 2007, which set minimum energy efficiency standards required to legally let a building. Times,Sunday Times The report demanded more water recycling, improved efficiency standards in new homes, cuts in leakage and a reduction in the quantity of water taken from rivers and wetlands. Times, Sunday Times In fact the government last year withdrew its commitment to new energy efficiency standards which, from this year, would have provided the framework for this happen. Times, Sunday Times Administered by your local council, these check that any new building work meets safety and energy efficiency standards. Times, Sunday Times So they take refuge in plans to raise the fuel efficiency standards on new cars, among the lowest in the world. Times, Sunday Times Often, problems come down to systems that 'don't encourage efficiency'. Times, Sunday Times There were promises to accelerate structural reform, encourage efficiency and improve the quality of economic growth. Times, Sunday Times This would achieve real competition, encourage efficiency and bring prices down. Times, Sunday Times These enterprises would, however, be provided with a management structure and operating framework that encourages efficiency whilst ensuring that they operate in the national interest. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 No one talks about suspension or engine efficiency of the leather on the seats any more. Times, Sunday Times Some airlines have exchanged large bottles of spirits for medium-sized ones, and others are washing engines to remove soot deposits, which impede engine efficiency. Times, Sunday Times All petrol contains traces of tar-like heavy oils, which, over time, can clog these spray holes and reduce engine efficiency. Times, Sunday Times A special compact pentroof combustion chamber design with central spark plug location was incorporated to optimize engine efficiency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Low-friction, roller-bearing rocker arms are used to help reduce friction and improve engine efficiency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They work together to enhance efficiency and convert the light energy to forms that can be absorbed by the plant. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The utmost objectives of this strategy were to enhance efficiency, transparency, accessibility and in addition to diminish red tape and illegal activities. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Collocation of synergistic processing plants can enhance efficiency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Sensors detect how much coal remains in the seam while robotic controls enhance efficiency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The company started a central-distribution system to change the way goods were delivered to stores, to enhance efficiency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The method uses the tri-state logic capabilities of microcontrollers in order to gain efficiency over traditional multiplexing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To gain efficiency, longer sections can be chosen that appear to the eye to have uniform curvature. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 With this function implemented in the name server, user applications gain efficiency in design and operation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Larger groups have more scope to invest in technology and gain efficiencies of scale. Times, Sunday Times Then that gave way to employing contractors and squeezing them to gain efficiencies. Times, Sunday Times Blasting for cement would bring about its extinction with great efficiency. Times, Sunday Times Here, sympathetic senior nurses are arranging out-of-hours appointments and home visits with great efficiency. Times, Sunday Times Findings showed great efficiency and fewer side-effects than existing treatments. Times, Sunday Times It was done with great efficiency — every bin emptied and replaced, catering stalls restocked, programme sellers back in place. Times, Sunday Times Her work was largely administrative and, according to the book, 'she ran things with great efficiency, arranging air tickets and visas ... and encoding and decoding radio messages'. Times, Sunday Times The highest efficiency (72% sensitivity) was observed with amoxycillin (30 mg). 2002, 'Caracterização antigênica e fenotípica de cepas de Pasteurella multocida isoladas de pulmões de suínos com pneumonia e/ou pleurite Antigenic and phenotypic characterization of Pasteurella multocida strains isolated from the lungs of pigs with pneumonia and/or pleuritic lesions', Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira The zeolitic material prepared with coal ash from baghouse filter showed the highest efficiency for pollutants removal. 2005, 'Remoção de compostos tóxicos de solução aquosa por adsorção com zeólita sintetizada a partir de cinzas de carvão Removal of toxics compounds from aqueous solution by adsorption with zeolite synthesized from coal ashes', Eclética Química Benomyl + thiram presented the highest efficiency in the control of these patogens. 2007, 'FUNGICIDES EFFICIENCY TO SOYBEAN SEEDS TREATMENT EFICIÊNCIA DE FUNGICIDAS PARA O TRATAMENTO DE SEMENTES DE SOJA (Glycine max)', Pesquisa Agropecuária Tropical The main advantages of this generator are the low cogging force and high efficiency. 2017, 'Free piston linear generator for low grid power generation', MATEC Web of Conferences Liposomal magnetofection provided high efficiency in transgene expression in vivo. 2014, 'Cardiac-targeting magnetic lipoplex delivery of SH-IGF1R plasmid attenuate norepinephrine-induced cardiac hypertrophy in murine heart', Bioscience Reports It is made from lightweight carbon composite fibres that improve efficiency and use 25 per cent less fuel than older models. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Officials said that it would improve efficiency and transparency as well as easing the burden on an already creaking legal system. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The team approach may produce positive motivational effects as well as improved efficiency and effectiveness. Human Resource Management in Government (1995) Cash seems to be taken from easy victims instead of improving efficiency and reducing waste within local government departments. The Sun (2011) Capital spending on infrastructure will improve the efficiency of business and enhance the prospects for sustainable growth. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The team approach may produce positive motivational effects as well as improved efficiency and effectiveness. Human Resource Management in Government (1995) Managers said that they planned to reduce workforce costs across the board through improved efficiency but without cutting patient services. Times, Sunday Times (2006) From the improved efficiency, the nonresonant dipole force can be exerted with ease. 2014, 'Efficient nonresonant dipole force on molecules by a tightly focused laser', Frontiers in Physics To further increase efficiency, the gap between the panes can be filled with argon gas, which has low thermal conductivity, for no extra charge. Times, Sunday Times Its indebted economies need to increase efficiency, liberalise labour markets and cut costs. Times, Sunday Times Unlike other surveys, the extent to which companies involve their workforces in the drive to pollute less and increase efficiency was also measured. Times, Sunday Times The two wrote to public sector workers to invite them to identify unneeded government activities and ways to increase efficiency. Times, Sunday Times The number of businesses has shrunk as supermarkets opt to do business with a smaller number of large suppliers in order to increase efficiency. Times, Sunday Times The change will be brought about as a result of a felt need for increased efficiency. The Times Literary Supplement (2014) After fasting the rested digestive system can work with increased efficiency to provide good quality nourishment for the process of regeneration. The Hayfever Handbook - a summer survival guide (1988) It says the dual targets of cutting costs and increasing efficiency are incompatible, with large job cuts leaving the HMRC reliant on untrained staff. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Application of the ameliorant increased efficiency of the fertilizer. 2007, 'Use of Coffee Pulp and Minerals for Natural Soil Ameliorant', Coffee and Cocoa Research Journal The coordination of activities within these groupings and the integration of smaller subcontractors into the groups enhanced industrial efficiency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Each branches, except textile contributed to decrease the overall industrial efficiency index. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The rise in industrial efficiency which characterized development in developed countries has occurred as a result of labour-saving technological improvements. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But it uses sunlight with low efficiency. Times, Sunday Times The low efficiency of the first ore processing machines resulted in a high content of heavy metals in the rivers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, they are seldom used as primary dust collectors because of their large space requirements and low efficiency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The low efficiency of certain photovoltaic panels can significantly affect the payback period of their installation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, a large number of its naval units had survived the war, albeit in a low efficiency state. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Criteria for listing include capital adequacy, profitability, spread of shares, years of existence and management efficiency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Her platform emphasized economic and educational equality, municipal management efficiency, and infrastructure investment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The aim of the consolidation was to improve management efficiency, optimize costs, secure sustainable growth, and introduce a single brand. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These changes to the law and to key agencies policies and procedures have increased management efficiencies and influenced the development of more effective approaches to overseas contingency operations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It also means greater internal manufacturing efficiency. Times, Sunday Times Combining the companies would lead to cost savings and improvements in manufacturing efficiency, he said. Times, Sunday Times The breadth of their work includes forest products conservation, processing, manufacturing efficiency, marketing, recycling, and bioenergy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The use of foils and preforms reduces waste and enhances manufacturing efficiency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The quartz watch was redesigned for manufacturing efficiency and fewer parts. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Market efficiency suggests that investors are better off buying and holding widely diversified portfolios. Times, Sunday Times The paper extended and refined the theory, included the definitions for three forms of financial market efficiency: weak, semi-strong and strong (see below). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In many cases, however, conditions for private market efficiency are violated. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 By focusing on improving these three traits, a country can improve its market efficiency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These properties lead to externality, free ridership, and spillover effects that distort perfect competition and market efficiency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She suggested a brilliant way to reorganise the kitchen cupboards for maximum efficiency. Times, Sunday Times (2007) This encourages you to keep your exercise intensity within ideal limits for maximum efficiency. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Doing five different tasks in one day will make anyone feel splintered, unable to work at maximum efficiency. Christianity Today (2000) We stop looking at mechanical efficiency and seek less tangible things. Times, Sunday Times For mechanical efficiency, opposite arms usually swing with each leg while marching. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Creating a perpetual motion machine of the third kind would require 100 percent mechanical efficiency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Both aerobic and anaerobic exercise work to increase the mechanical efficiency of the heart by increasing cardiac volume (aerobic exercise), or myocardial thickness (strength training). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Higher tension reduces slip, which increases belt life and mechanical efficiency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Ship owners are also eager to improve their operating efficiency as the price of fuel has rocketed in the past year. Times, Sunday Times This included doubling operating profits by 2019, ensuring maximum operating efficiency in all its facilities and driving growth through strategic acquisitions. Times, Sunday Times It said that the review would look at the sources of growth, its portfolio mix and operating efficiency. Times, Sunday Times Many of this year's firms have cut costs or improved operating efficiency to drive up profits. Times, Sunday Times To maximise operating efficiency you are likely to be advised to have the chimney lined, which involves dropping a lining down from the roof. Times, Sunday Times Any gains will be offset by loss of operational efficiency. Times, Sunday Times The company will now refocus its efforts on operational efficiency and collecting cash from customers. Times, Sunday Times That skill, its operational efficiency and strong underlying demand for gold make it worth holding on to. Times, Sunday Times Many have cut costs and increased operational efficiency to boost profitability. Times, Sunday Times Monopolies in any walk of life, whether public or private, rarely deliver operational efficiency or respond well to customer demand. Times, Sunday Times For optimum efficiency while pedalling, aim for 90 revolutions per minute. Times, Sunday Times This means wood will burn with optimum efficiency, with a moisture content below 20 per cent. Times,Sunday Times New designs bring optimum efficiency, lower noise levels and, on the larger mowers, the ability to switch from collecting mowings to fine-cut mulching. The Sun As with ducted jet engines, matching the exhaust speed and the vehicle speed gives optimum efficiency in principle. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To achieve optimum efficiency with the new powerplants, the air intakes were enlarged to increase mass air flow. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A modern compression plant should be able to have an overall efficiency of about 75%. Times, Sunday Times The paradox holds that the overall efficiency of a network can be increased by the removal of a favoured route. Times,Sunday Times Carbon-capture schemes will reduce the already low overall efficiency of coal-fired power stations. Times, Sunday Times He has revialised the company by improving its product range, stores and service levels, cutting costs and increasing its overall efficiency. Times, Sunday Times They are viewed as a measure of a riders progress in their overall efficiency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But viruses are tiny and some inevitably slip through even when the filters are working at peak efficiency (and many don't as they age). Times, Sunday Times The government must push through at once two measures to allow it to work at peak efficiency: on internet data mining and control orders. Times, Sunday Times Road controllers would alter speed limits and open and close lanes to ensure the roads operated at peak efficiency, communicating with drivers by signs mounted on overhead gantries. Times, Sunday Times If most of your journeys are short, the engine may not be warmed up and won't be operating at peak efficiency. Times, Sunday Times Optimal hydration ensures that you sweat effectively, makes the blood less 'sticky' and helps your heart and kidneys to work at peak efficiency. Times, Sunday Times And it would promote efficiency and sustainability over prolonging our dependence on ever-costlier oil. Times, Sunday Times Thus, the transfer system can promote efficiency in the public sector and can level the field for intergovernmental competition. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Both systems are in the exhaust system of diesel engines to promote efficiency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Operational and academic policies were likewise clarified and revised to promote efficiency and excellence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Specialization of the functions and roles of the various branches helps to promote efficiency as each branch of government has specific tasks and goals that it can work towards. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The arid or desert regions most suitable for solar arrays are also prone to dust, which can build-up on panels and reduce efficiency. Times, Sunday Times Clean the bathroom fan with a damp cloth, removing fluff from the filter that might reduce efficiency. Times, Sunday Times User error will also reduce efficiency. Times,Sunday Times An excess of metal pipes or wires in a wall can reduce efficiency. Houston Chronicle For example, while it improves innovation, it may reduce efficiency. Times, Sunday Times These takeovers have little to do with relative efficiency or quality of management. Times, Sunday Times With manageable expense, she has tweaked my sluggish system back to relative efficiency. Times, Sunday Times For many practical purposes, 2 or 3 imputations capture most of the relative efficiency that could be captured with a larger number of imputations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The card has since become valuable, for both its age and relative efficiency compared to similar cards. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Relative efficiency of two such estimators can thus be interpreted as the relative sample size of one required to achieve the certainty of the other. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 With the jump to all electronic logic, physical presence was no longer needed and the individual control points could be consolidated to increase system efficiency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In addition, factors such as wind resistance reduce overall system efficiency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 By 1968, system efficiency had reached 85% by recycling water. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Actually, the system efficiency decreases from 20% to 4% when wind speed increases. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A number of employee positions (reportedly over 500), predominantly in non-patient contact areas, were also eliminated in an effort to improve system efficiency. 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