escapement

• 钟表机构中控制齿轮传动、使计时装置按等时间间隔推进的机械装置；也指打字机等机械中控制字距或行距的类似机构。

A mechanical device in a clock or watch that controls the movement of the gear train and allows the timekeeping mechanism to advance at regular intervals.

1. Clock mechanismC2formaltechnical

   A device in a clock or watch that controls the movement of the gears and allows the timekeeping mechanism to advance at a regular rate.

   擒纵机构

   • The watchmaker carefully adjusted the escapement to ensure accurate timekeeping.
   • A broken escapement can cause a clock to stop working entirely.
   • The design of the escapement is crucial for the precision of mechanical watches.