| 单词 | machine work |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmachine work machine work n. †(a) the depiction in art of supernatural beings (cf. sense 4b) (obsolete); (b) work done by or with a machine, as distinguished from that done by hand, esp. with reference to printing and sewing. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > literature > poetry > other aspects or elements > [noun] > supernatural occurrence(s) machining1575 machinery1713 machine work1713 theotechny1858 society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > [noun] > work done by machine work1862 1713 Ld. Shaftesbury Notion Hist. Draught Judgm. Hercules vi. 40 The separate Ornaments, independent both of Figures and Perspective; such as the Machine-Work or Divinitys in the Sky. 1862 B. Hemyng in H. Mayhew London Labour (new ed.) Extra vol. 222/1 She then supported herself and her child by doing machine-work for a manufacturer. 1926 People's Home Jrnl. Feb. 18/2 Success with any machine work lies in practice and careful handling of material. 1992 Sew Beautiful (Special Occasions) 25/3 I've found New Jersey abounding with smockers and all kinds of hand work as well as machine work. < as lemmas |
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