1680s; from machine (n.) + -ery. Originally theatrical, "devices for creating stage effects" (which also was a sense of Greek mekhane); meaning "machines collectively" is attested from 1731. Middle English had machinament "a contrivance" (early 15c.).
雙語例句
1. On the customs declaration, the sender labeled the freight as agricultural machinery.
在報關(guān)單上，寄貨人將貨物列為農(nóng)用機械。
來自柯林斯例句
2. An elevator mechanic can work the machinery directly by turning this lever.
電梯修理工可以轉(zhuǎn)動這根杠桿直接操作機器。
來自柯林斯例句
3. In the distance I could hear the chug of farm machinery.
離老遠，我都能聽到農(nóng)機具的突突聲。
來自柯林斯例句
4. The full state and police machinery ground into action.
全州所有機構(gòu)和警察部門已經(jīng)開始行動了。
來自柯林斯例句
5. Every few minutes the motor cut out as the machinery became jammed.