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donkey engine

/ˈdɒŋki ˈendʒɪn/

翻译: 一种小型辅助发动机,通常是蒸汽机,用于船舶或伐木作业中,完成起锚、装卸货物或移动原木等任务。该术语主要属于历史用语,在现代语境中很少使用。

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/ˈdɒŋki ˈendʒɪn/C1formaltechnical已废弃
  • zh一种小型辅助发动机,通常是蒸汽机,用于船舶或伐木作业中,完成起锚、装卸货物或移动原木等任务。该术语主要属于历史用语,在现代语境中很少使用。

A small auxiliary engine, typically steam-powered, used on ships or in logging operations for tasks like hoisting anchors, loading cargo, or moving logs. The term is largely historical and rarely used in modern contexts.

  1. Auxiliary engineC2formal

    A small, secondary engine used on ships or in industrial settings to power winches, pumps, or other equipment, not used for main propulsion.

    zh辅助发动机

    • The crew used the donkey engine to hoist the cargo onto the deck.
    • A steam-powered donkey engine was essential for early logging operations.
    • The ship's donkey engine powered the anchor winch.