engine

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高考四级六级考研雅思 Collins 4

英文释义

n. motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
n. something used to achieve a purpose
n. an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.

中文翻译

n. 引擎, 发动机, 机车
vt. 安装发动机于

4
Collins 星级
1
Oxford 级别
1,374
BNC 频率
1,569
使用频率

记忆技巧

engine 的词根是 gen,表示产生、生成。可以联想为“引擎”是用来产生动力的设备。

例句

1. The engine of the car is making a strange noise.

这辆车的发动机发出奇怪的声音。

2. She learned how to fix a small engine in her workshop.

她在自己的车间里学会了修理小发动机。

3. The plane's engine started to roar as it took off.

飞机起飞时发动机开始轰鸣。

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