[N-COUNT 可数名词]机器；机械 A machine is a piece of equipment which uses electricity or an engine in order to do a particular kind of work.
[also by N]
I put the coin in the machine and pulled the lever...
我把硬币投入机器，拉动控制杆。
The machine can be remotely operated and monitored.
这台机器可以远程操作和监控。
...a color photograph of the sort taken by machine to be pasted in passports.
那种由机器拍摄的护照用彩色照片
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[VERB 动词]用机器制造；用机器加工 If you machine something, you make it or work on it using a machine.
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[usu passive]
The material is machined in a factory...
这种材料在一家工厂里用机器加工成型。
All parts are machined from top grade, high tensile aluminium.
所有零件都是用顶级高强度铝加工而成。
...machined brass zinc alloy gears.
机器加工成型的铜锌合金齿轮
machining
...our machining, fabrication and finishing processes.
我们的机器加工、装配和精加工程序
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]大型机构；严密组织 You can use machine to refer to a large and well-controlled system or organization.
[usu supp N]
...Nazi Germany's military machine...
纳粹德国的军事机构
He has put the party publicity machine behind another candidate.
他为另一位参选者在幕后组织政党宣传。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（由于工作过于劳累或乏味）机械般工作的人，做工作不动脑筋的人 If you say that someone is a machine, you mean that they are so tired or bored that they do their work without thinking.
I think I have got to stop or I might turn into a machine...
我想我得停下来了，否则我就会变成一台机器。
He has dedicated himself to his work and become just a writing machine.
他忘我地投入工作，就像是一台写作机器。
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See also:
fruit machine
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sewing machine
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slot machine
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vending machine
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Oxford
ma·chine★/məˈʃiːn; NAmEməˈʃiːn/
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machinemachinesmachinedmachiningnoun★1★( often in compounds 常构成复合词) a piece of equipment with moving parts that is designed to do a particular job. The power used to work a machinemay be electricity, steam, gas, etc. or human power. 机器；机械装置◆Machines have replaced human labour in many industries.在许多行业中，机器已经替代了人力。◆to operate/run a machine操作机器◆How does this machine work?这部机器是如何运作的？◆a washing/sewing machine洗衣机；缝纫机◆a machine for making plastic toys生产塑料玩具的机器◆I left a message on her answering machine.我在她的电话答录机上留了言。◆The potatoes are planted by machine.这些土豆是用机器种植的。☞see also
voting machine
2★( informal) a particular machine, for example in the home, when you do not refer to it by its full name （不提全称时的简略说法）机器◆Just put those clothes in the machine (= the washing machine).把那些衣服放到洗衣机里就行了。◆The new machines (= computers)will be shipped next month. 新计算机下个月推出市场。3a group of people that control an organization or part of an organization （组织的）核心机构◆the president's propaganda machine总统的宣传团队4( often disapproving) a person who acts automatically, without allowing their feelings to show or to affect their work 机械化的人（做事呆板、感情不外露）☞see also
mechanical
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fruit machine
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slot machine
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time machine
HELPYou will find other compounds ending in machineat their place in the alphabet. 其他以 machine 结尾的复合词可在各字母中的适当位置查到。IDIOMsee
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verb[transitive , intransitive ]machine(sth) ( technical 术语) to make or shape sth with a machine （用机器）制造，加工成型◆This material can be cut and machined easily.这种材料很容易用机器切割并加工成型。ma·chine/məˈʃiːn; NAmEməˈʃiːn/
1a piece of equipment with moving parts that uses power such as electricity to do a particular jobwashing/sewing etc machine Is the washing machine working now? Could you get me a coffee from the drinks machine? The fax machine is broken.switch/turn a machine on/off Turn the machine off before removing the cover.by machine The letters are sorted by machine. Did you put my dirty shirts in the machine (=washing machine)? I left a message for you on your machine (=telephone answering machine). The machine wouldn’t let me have any money (=cash machine). →
answering machine
, cash machine
, vending machine
2a computer: My machine’s just crashed.3a group of people who control and organize something – often used to show disapproval: the bureaucrats of the party machine the government’s propaganda machine the powerful American war machine4 informal a vehicle, especially a motorbike: Riders have to learn to handle their machines in all conditions. That’s a mean machine (=very fast and attractive vehicle) you have there.5a person or animal that does something very well or without having to think about it: In the tiger, nature has produced the perfect hunting machine. I’m not a golfing machine. I make mistakes just like anyone else.6someone who seems to behave like a machine and to have no feelings or thoughtsSYN automaton7a well-oiled machine something that works very smoothly and effectively: The office runs like a well-oiled machine.COLLOCATIONSverbsswitch on/turn on a machine· Turn the machine on and slowly add the hot liquid.switch off/turn off a machine· Is the tape machine switched off?operate/work a machine· Have you been taught to operate the machine properly?use a machine· Can you use the copy machine?a machine operates/works· The machine works using solar power.install a machine (=put it somewhere and connect it so it can be used)· 300 new machines have been installed across the country.upgrade a machine (=add new and better parts to it or replace it with a better one)· How much will it cost to upgrade the machine?types of machinea washing machine (=for washing clothes)· Put your dirty clothes straight in the washing machine.a sewing machine· Can I borrow your sewing machine to make some curtains?an answering machine (=for recording telephone messages)· There’s a message on the answering machine.a coffee machine (=for providing cups of coffee)· She was at the coffee machine last time I saw her.a vending machine (=for supplying drinks, chocolate bars etc)· You can buy hot drinks from the vending machine in the corridor.a cash/ATM machine (=for giving you money from your bank account)· I need to stop at a cash machine.a slot machine (=for putting coins in in order to try and win more money)· The casino has 500 slot machines.a life-support machine (=for keeping a very sick person alive)· He has been on a life-support machine since the accident.THESAURUSmachine a piece of equipment with moving parts that uses power such as electricity to do a particular job: · a washing machine· an X-ray machine· Staff are trained to operate the machine.appliance formal a machine or piece of electrical equipment, usually a large one, that people use in the home: · The store sells kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, and toasters.· We carry out repairs on a range of household appliances.device a piece of equipment, usually a small electronic one, that does a special job: · electronic listening devices· 50,000 people downloaded the music to computers or portable devices such as iPods.· The device is fitted to the car and can detect stationary objects ahead.gadget a small, useful, and cleverly-designed tool or machine: · high-tech gadgets· He buys all the latest gadgets.contraption a machine or piece of equipment that looks strange or complicated: · There was a bizarre contraption for polishing the floor.
machine1 noun
machine2 verb
machinemachine2 verb [transitive]
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1to fasten pieces of cloth together using a sewing machine2to make or shape something using a machine
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