| 单词 | machine |
| 释义 | machine —machine /məˈʃiːn/ noun [C] (GROUP OF PEOPLE) ► F0 a group of people who control and organize something: » Churchill's war machine» The party machine has swung into action with its preparation for the election.» It's now up to the government's propaganda machine to restore the prime minister's image.Thesaurus+: ↑Groups of peopleWord partners for machine• ♯operate/♯use a machine• ♯switch on/♯turn on a machine• ♯switch off/♯turn off a machine• ♯install/♯service a machine• do sth ♯by machine• a machine ♯for doing sthWord Builder:–Nouns: machine, machinery, mechanic, mechanics, mechanism–Adjectives: mechanical, mechanized–Adverbs: mechanicallynoun [C] (PIECE OF EQUIPMENT) ► A2 a piece of equipment with several moving parts that uses power to do a particular type of work: » Eggs are sorted into different sizes by a machine.» If I'm not home when you call, leave a message on the machine (= answering machine).» Don't forget to put the towels in the machine (= washing machine) before you go out.» I got some chocolate from a vending machine.Thesaurus+: ↑Machinery and machines , ↑Household equipment and domestic choresWord partners for machine• ♯operate/♯use a machine• ♯switch on/♯turn on a machine• ♯switch off/♯turn off a machine• ♯install/♯service a machine• do sth ♯by machine• a machine ♯for doing sthWord Builder:–Nouns: machine, machinery, mechanic, mechanics, mechanism–Adjectives: mechanical, mechanized–Adverbs: mechanicallyCollocations:–Verbs-lu. operate/use a machine» Now only a few people are required to operate the computerized machines.-lu. turn/switch a machine on/off» Switch the machine off when you've finished.-lu. service a machine» A limited number of staff could service all of the machines.-lu. install a machine» Soft drink companies began installing vending machines in schools.-lu. a machine goes/runs/works» Is the machine working again?-lu. a machine breaks down» The machine broke down and we had to call someone to come and mend it.–Adjectives-lu. a coin-operated/portable machine» They did their own laundry in dollar-a-load coin-operated machines.-lu. machine washable» All our clothes are machine washable.–Prepositions-lu. by machine» The votes are counted by machine.-lu. a machine for (doing) sth» He invented a machine for setting type.-lu. a machine to do sth» They use a special machine to scan the bone.–Nouns-lu. a machine operator» The firm employs a large number of semi-skilled machine operators.-lu. a machine shop» He had a small machine shop making wire stitching machines.• • • Extra Examples:» Doctors kept him alive on a life-support machine.» There is a vending machine on the platform that dispenses snacks.» The machine emits a high-pitched sound when you press the button.» This sewing machine is operated by a foot pedal.» I need some coins for the ticket machine in the car park.noun [C] INFORMAL (VEHICLE) ► F0 a vehicle, often a motorcycle: » APPROVING That's a mean (= powerful) machine you've got there, Bill.Thesaurus+: ↑Vehicles in generalThesaurus+: ↑MotorbikesWord partners for machine• ♯operate/♯use a machine• ♯switch on/♯turn on a machine• ♯switch off/♯turn off a machine• ♯install/♯service a machine• do sth ♯by machine• a machine ♯for doing sthWord Builder:–Nouns: machine, machinery, mechanic, mechanics, mechanism–Adjectives: mechanical, mechanized–Adverbs: mechanicallynoun [C] SPECIALIZED (COMPUTER) ► F0 a computer: » You'll need a powerful machine for editing videos.Thesaurus+: ↑Computer hardwareWord partners for machine• ♯operate/♯use a machine• ♯switch on/♯turn on a machine• ♯switch off/♯turn off a machine• ♯install/♯service a machine• do sth ♯by machine• a machine ♯for doing sthWord Builder:–Nouns: machine, machinery, mechanic, mechanics, mechanism–Adjectives: mechanical, mechanized–Adverbs: mechanicallyverb [T] ↑Verb Endings for machine ► F0 to sew cloth with a sewing machine: » I've almost finished making the curtains - I just have to machine the hem.Thesaurus+: ↑Knitting and sewingWord Builder:–Nouns: machine, machinery, mechanic, mechanics, mechanism–Adjectives: mechanical, mechanized–Adverbs: mechanically |
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