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🔑machinema·chine /məˈʃin / noun [countable] - (often in compounds常构成复合词) a piece of equipment with several moving parts, made to perform a particular task机器；机械装置◆a washing machine洗衣机◆Can you operate / work this machine?你会操作这台机器吗？◆One of the machines broke down.这些机器有一台坏了。➨ WHICH WORD？词语辨析A tool is usually something you can hold in your hand, for example a wrench or a hammer. * tool 通常指能握在手中的工具，如扳手或锤子。An implement is often used outside, for example for farming or gardening. * implement 常指在户外使用的工具，如农具或园艺工具。A machine has moving parts and works with electricity, with an engine, etc. * machine （机器）有活动部件，靠电或发动机等驱动。An instrument is often used for technical or delicate work. * instrument （仪器）常用于技术性或精密工作a dentist's instruments牙医器械precision instruments精密仪器A device is a more general word for a piece of equipment that you consider to be useful. * device （设备）含义更为广泛，指被认为有用的器具The machine has a safety device which switches the power off if there is a problem.这台机器有一个保险装置，出现故障时会切断电源。
- a system or organization carefully controlled and organized by a group of people系统；组织；权力机构◆It's hard to understand the workings of the party machine (= a political party).很难理解一个政党是如何运作的。
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