to connect with a hinge; articulated
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to connect with a hinge; to be articulated
formalA technical term used primarily in mechanics and engineering, commonly describing vehicles like buses or trams with a flexible, pivoting middle section.
Zhè这
liàng辆
gōng公
jiāo交
chē车
shì是
jiǎo铰
jiē接
shì式
de的
，
zhōng中
jiān间
yǒu有
gè个
zhuàn转
pán盘
。
This bus is articulated, with a turntable in the middle.
Jiǎo铰
jiē接
shì式
kǎ卡
chē车
gèng更
shì适
hé合
zài在
xiá狭
zhǎi窄
de的
dào道
lù路
shàng上
zhuǎn转
wān弯
。
Articulated trucks are better suited for turning on narrow roads.
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Gōng工
chéng程
shī师
shè设
jì计
le了
yī一
zhǒng种
xīn新
de的
jiǎo铰
jiē接
fāng方
fǎ法
。
The engineer designed a new method of articulation.