Machine Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

machine

verb

快速理解

What does "Machine" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Machine"?

「machine」作動詞時,主要指使用機器製造或加工物品。

  1. 1

    用機器製造

    EN: to make or shape something using a machine

    翻譯: 使用機器製造或塑形某物

  2. 2

    精密加工

    EN: to process or finish something with precision machinery

    翻譯: 用精密機械加工或完成某物

  3. 3

    縫紉/刺繡

    EN: to sew or embroider using a sewing machine

    翻譯: 使用縫紉機進行縫製或刺繡

小提醒:注意:動詞「machine」的用法較為具體且專業,日常對話中較少使用。通常會直接使用更具體的動詞,如「sew」、「manufacture」或「process」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Machine" in English

How to pronounce "Machine" in English?"Machine" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Machine" from YouTube Videos

Why Should I Start a Startup? by Michael Seibel

Y Combinator

and so I think, like similarly, when I talk to my brother and I like go to MIT, I meet all these people who have this, create this imaginary world where, when they get to go to Google, they're gonna be on the machine learning team and they're going to have high impact from day one.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Machine"?How does "Machine" change by context?

1. to make or shape something using a machine

用機器製造或加工

The parts are machined to precise specifications.

這些零件經過機器加工,以達到精確的規格。

They machine the metal blocks into engine components.

他們將金屬塊加工成引擎零件。

2. to sew something using a sewing machine

用縫紉機縫製

She machined the hem of the dress quickly.

她很快地用縫紉機縫好了裙子的下襬。

The seam was machined with a straight stitch.

這條接縫是用直線針跡縫紉機縫合的。

3. to process or handle something in a mechanical, routine, or efficient manner

以機械化、例行或高效的方式處理

The office machines paperwork all day long.

辦公室整天都在機械化地處理文書工作。

He seemed to machine his way through the tedious tasks without thought.

他似乎不經思考,以機械化的方式處理那些乏味的任務。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Machine"?How to make natural sentences with "Machine"?
PatternMeaningExample
machine + noun用機器加工某物They machine the parts to precise specifications. (他們用機器將零件加工到精確的規格。)
be machined被機器加工The metal block was machined into a complex component. (這塊金屬被機器加工成一個複雜的零件。)
machine + object + from/out of + material用機器從某材料製成某物The craftsman machined a beautiful gear from a solid piece of brass. (工匠用機器從一塊實心黃銅加工出一個漂亮的齒輪。)
machine + object + to + specification用機器將某物加工至特定規格We need to machine this surface to a tolerance of 0.01mm. (我們需要用機器將這個表面加工到0.01毫米的公差。)

用法說明

How is "Machine" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Machine"?

machine doing vs machine to do

  • machine doing 通常描述一個正在進行的、具體的「機器加工」動作或過程。
  • machine to do 則常用於表達「為了某個目的而使用機器」或「機器被設定來執行」某項任務,強調目的性或潛在的動作。
  • 當主詞是「機器」本身時,machine doing 表示其正在運作的狀態;而 machine to do 則常出現在被動語態或帶有未來意圖的句子中。 EN: The factory is busy machining the parts for the new engine. 翻譯: 工廠正忙著為新引擎加工零件。

EN:We need a lathe to machine these components to the exact specifications.

翻譯:我們需要一台車床來把這些零件加工到精確的規格。

總結建議

在描述具體、正在進行的加工動作時使用 machining,而在表達使用機器的目的或潛在任務時則使用 machine to + V

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Machine" and similar words?How to choose "Machine" vs alternatives?

machine vs manufacture

「machine」強調使用機器進行加工或生產的動作,而「manufacture」則指整個製造過程,包含規劃、組裝、生產等更廣泛的環節。

machine vs process

「machine」特指使用機器進行物理性的加工,而「process」可指任何系統性的處理程序,不一定涉及機器。

machine vs fabricate

「machine」專注於使用機器切削或成型,是製造中的一個步驟;「fabricate」則強調從無到有地建造或組裝,可能包含多個步驟。

口語用法

How is "Machine" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Machine"?

引述

在口語中,常用來引述或模仿他人對某事的機械化處理方式。 EN: He just kept saying, "We'll machine through the applications," like there were no real people involved. 翻譯: 他只是不斷地說:「我們會用機器處理這些申請,」好像背後沒有真人一樣。

EN:My boss always says, "We need to machine this process," but I think it needs a human touch.

翻譯:我老闆總是說:「我們得把這流程機械化,」但我認為它需要一點人情味。

語氣強調

用作動詞時,有時會以誇張或比喻的方式強調動作的機械性、重複性或缺乏情感。 EN: Don't just machine your way through the customer complaints; actually listen to them. 翻譯: 別只是機械化地處理客戶投訴;要真正傾聽他們。

EN:After the tenth call, I was just machining out the same answers.

翻譯:接到第十通電話後,我簡直是在機械式地給出同樣的回答。

停頓填充

在即時對話中思考時,可能會用其動名詞形式 "machining" 作為填充詞,描述正在進行的機械性工作。 EN: So I was... machining through the data, and then I noticed a huge error. 翻譯: 所以我當時正在...機械地處理數據,然後我注意到一個巨大的錯誤。

EN:What am I doing? Just... machining these parts, same as every day.

翻譯:我在做什麼?就只是...加工這些零件,跟每天一樣。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "machine" 用作動詞的口語化或比喻性用法。建議使用更標準的詞彙,如 "automate"、"process mechanically" 或 "fabricate" 來表達類似概念,以保持語言的精確性和正式度。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Machine"?What fixed phrases with "Machine" should I remember?

machine something

verb + object

用機器製造或加工某物

machine wash

verb + noun (compound verb)

用洗衣機清洗(衣物)

machine dry

verb + noun (compound verb)

用烘乾機烘乾

machine a surface

verb + object

用機器(如車床、銑床)加工表面

be machined from

passive: be + verb + from

由...經機器加工製成

machine gun (as verb)

verb (derived from noun)

用機槍掃射

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Machine"?Which "Machine" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I need to machine this part.

I need to machine this part on the lathe.

作為動詞的 'machine' 通常需要搭配具體的機器或加工方式(如 'on the lathe', 'using a CNC machine'),單獨使用會顯得語意不清。它是一個及物動詞,但語境需明確。

×The factory machines smartphones.

The factory manufactures (or assembles) smartphones.

'Machine' 作動詞時,特指用工具機進行切削、成型等金屬或硬質材料的加工。對於電子產品組裝或一般工業生產,應使用 'manufacture', 'produce', 或 'assemble'。

×They machined the part yesterday. (當強調過程或結果時)

The part was machined yesterday.

在工程或製造語境中,當強調被加工的物件或過程本身時,使用被動語態 ('was machined') 比主動語態更自然、更常見。

×The gear is machined of steel.

The gear is machined from steel.

表達原材料時,動詞 'machine' 通常與介系詞 'from' 搭配,表示「由...材料加工而成」。使用 'of' 雖然可能被理解,但 'from' 才是更標準、更專業的用法。

×Machine the metal is time-consuming.

Machining the metal is time-consuming.

當「加工」這個動作作為句子的主詞或受詞時,應使用動名詞 (gerund) 形式 'machining',而非動詞原形 'machine'。

×Right now, the technician machines the part.

Right now, the technician is machining the part.

描述正在進行的加工動作時,應使用現在進行式 ('is machining'),而非簡單現在式。簡單現在式多用於習慣性、經常性的動作,而在具體的製造現場描述中,進行式更為準確。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Machine"?What are tense/participle forms of "Machine"?
machines(3rd_singular)machining(present_participle)machined(past)machined(past_participle)