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engine

noun A2
1

motor, makine

a machine that converts energy into mechanical motion to provide power for a vehicle, device, or other system

The boat's engine made a loud noise as it left the dock.

  • He checked the engine oil level before the long drive.
  • Modern engines are designed to be more fuel-efficient and emit fewer pollutants.
  • The research team developed a hybrid engine that combines electric and combustion technologies for reduced carbon emissions.
  • Despite extensive testing, the prototype engine still exhibited unexpected thermal stress under high-altitude conditions.
  • engine failure · motor arızası The aircraft had to make an emergency landing after an engine failure.
  • engine power · motor gücü The new sports car boasts 300 horsepower of engine power.
  • run on sth The engine runs on gasoline.
  • start the engine She pressed the button to start the engine.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: motor

topic: Transport

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