| 单词 | engine block |
| 释义 | > as lemmasengine block engine block n. (a) a solid block of wood, brick, etc., used as a secure base for an engine (now rare); (b) a large metal moulding containing the cylinders of an internal combustion engine; cf. cylinder block n. at cylinder n. Compounds 2a. ΚΠ 1865 Boston Daily Advertiser 30 Sept. 1/8 The collection embraces the common regular fire brick, and many others of divers shapes, for building arches and irregular forms; and also cupola pipes, locomotive engine blocks, mufflers, [etc.]. 1916 Fordowner Feb. 63/1 Place the engine block in an upright position, with the crank shaft uppermost, as it is much easier to fit the bearings with a piston out of its cylinder. 1921 W. H. Jeffery Deep Well Drilling iii. 98 The engine is mounted on the engine block and the belt pulley is lined up with the band wheel. 2003 H. S. Thompson Kingdom of Fear iii. 217 The radio goes first, then the jack and the wheels and all the engine parts, and finally the engine block itself, which makes a fine dead-head anchor for an offshore fishing boat. < as lemmas |
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