| 单词 | machine |
| 释义 | Word Frequency machine(məˈʃiːn) noun 1. an assembly of interconnected components arranged to transmit or modify force in order to perform useful work 2. Also called: simple machine a device for altering the magnitude or direction of a force, esp a lever, screw, wedge, or pulley 3. a mechanically operated device or means of transport, such as a car, aircraft, etc 4. any mechanical or electrical device that automatically performs tasks or assists in performing tasks 5. a. (modifier) denoting a firearm that is fully automatic as distinguished from semiautomatic b. (in combination) machine pistol machine gun 6. any intricate structure or agency the war machine 7. a mechanically efficient, rigid, or obedient person 8. an organized body of people that controls activities, policies, etc 9. (esp in the classical theatre) a device such as a pulley to provide spectacular entrances and exits for supernatural characters 10. an event, etc, introduced into a literary work for special effect verb 11. (transitive) to shape, cut, or remove (excess material) from (a workpiece) using a machine tool 12. to use a machine to carry out a process on (something) Derived forms machinable (maˈchinable) or machineable (maˈchineable) adjective machinability (maˌchinaˈbility) noun machineless (maˈchineless) adjective machine-like (maˈchine-ˌlike) adjective Word origin C16: via French from Latin māchina machine, engine, from Doric Greek makhana pulley; related to makhos device, contrivance |
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