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发动机
fādòngjī
Description
发动机是汽车、飞机里面很重要的一部分，它让车可以动起来。
The 发动机 is a very important part inside cars and airplanes; it makes the vehicle move.
如果发动机坏了，车就不能开了。
If the 发动机 breaks down, the car cannot be driven.
Meanings
发动机fādòngjī
engine; motor
这辆车的发动机很安静。
The engine of this car is very quiet.
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Notes
- Etymology
发动 (to start/set in motion) + 机 (machine).
- Nuance
发动机 is the technical term; 引擎 is a loanword from English 'engine'.
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