prime mover; motor; engine
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
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prime mover; a machine that converts thermal, hydraulic, wind, or other energy into mechanical power
technicalTechnical term used in engineering and mechanical contexts. Includes turbines, engines, electric motors, and other devices that provide initial power for machinery.
Qì汽
lún轮
jī机
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
gāo高
xiào效
de的
yuán原
dòng动
jī机
。
The steam turbine is a highly efficient prime mover.
Zhè这
tái台
yuán原
dòng动
jī机
de的
gōng功
lǜ率
dá达
dào到
le了
yī一
qiān千
qiān千
wǎ瓦
。
This prime mover has a power output of one thousand kilowatts.
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Shuǐ水
lì力
fā发
diàn电
chǎng厂
shǐ使
yòng用
shuǐ水
lún轮
jī机
zuò作
wéi为
yuán原
dòng动
jī机
。
Hydroelectric power plants use water turbines as their prime movers.
Xuǎn选
zé择
hé合
shì适
de的
yuán原
dòng动
jī机
duì对
gōng工
chǎng厂
jié节
néng能
zhì至
guān关
zhòng重
yào要
。
Selecting the appropriate prime mover is crucial for energy conservation in factories.