1 engineer /ˌɛnʤəˈniɚ/ noun plural engineers
plural engineers
Learner's definition of ENGINEER
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: a person who has scientific training and who designs and builds complicated products, machines, systems, or structures : a person who specializes in a branch of engineering工程师 2
a : a person who runs or is in charge of an engine in an airplane, a ship, etc.(航班)机械师;(轮船)轮机长 b US : a person who runs a train机车司机;火车司机 c British : a person who is trained to repair electrical or mechanical equipment技师;机修工 3
: a soldier who builds roads, bridges, etc.工兵 2 engineer /ˌɛnʤəˈniɚ/ verb
engineers; engineered; engineering
2 engineer
/ˌɛnʤəˈniɚ/
verb
engineers; engineered; engineering
Learner's definition of ENGINEER
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: to plan, build, or manage (something) by using scientific methods设计;建造 —
usually used as (be) engineered通常用作(be) engineered -
The system is engineered [=designed] for maximum efficiency.设计这个系统是为了使效率最大化。
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a well-engineered highway修筑得很好的公路
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engineered materials经过设计的材料
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: to produce or plan (something) especially in a clever and skillful way策划;精心安排 -
a brilliantly engineered [=crafted] plan精心制订的计划
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She managed to engineer [=finagle] a deal.她成功地将一笔交易骗到手。
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The rebels engineered a successful attack.反叛者成功地策划了一起袭击。
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technical : to change the genetic structure of (a plant or animal)改变(动植物的)基因结构;转化(基因) —
usually used as (be) engineered通常用作(be) engineered