必考雅思单字 - 工程學

「東西發生故障」的英文可以用 動詞 malfunciton 這個字，Malfunction 也可以當名詞，意思是「故障」，例如:

A software problem is causing the system to malfunction.

軟件問題導致系統出現故障。

The copy machine is malfunctioning.

那台列印機出現故障。

A female Tesla owner climbed on top of a car's roof at the Tesla booth to protest her car's brake malfunction at the Shanghai auto show Monday.

週一，在上海車展上，一名特斯拉女車主爬上特斯拉展台的車頂，抗議她的汽車剎車故障。

Malfunction 也可以當名詞，例如:

Shortly before the crash, the pilot had reported a malfunction of the aircraft's navigation system. 

就在飛機墜毀前不久，飛行員曾報告說導航系統失靈。

Various foundation types have been adopted to support the bridge piers and abutments.

已採用各種基礎類型來支撐橋墩和橋台。

This first step is here reduced to a simple algorithm suitable for computer use.

第一步在這裡簡化為適合計算機使用的簡單算法。

There would also be more discussions on matters such as better emergency training and equipment, including breathing apparatus for rail staff and the strengthening of drivers' cabs.

還將就更好的應急培訓和設備等問題進行更多討論，包括為鐵路工作人員配備呼吸器和加強司機室。

Women who tested positive for circulating tumor DNA were 12 times more at risk of cancer recurrence than those who tested negative.

循環腫瘤 DNA 檢測呈陽性的女性患癌症復發的風險是檢測呈陰性的女性的 12 倍。

No director for the new film has been announced, although rumors have been circulating that James would like to direct the movie himself.

儘管有傳言稱詹姆斯想親自執導這部電影，但尚未宣布新電影的導演。

The structure suddenly collapsed, sending lecturer and papers sprawling.

結構突然倒塌，講師和論文散落一地。

Since fuels require oxygen to combust, reduced oxygen content in the vapor space lowers the risk of unwanted combustion.

由於燃料需要氧氣來燃燒，因此蒸汽空間中氧氣含量的減少會降低不必要的燃燒風險。

Natural gas is frequently combusted in gas turbines as well as boilers.

天然氣經常在燃氣輪機和鍋爐中燃燒。

Oxygen, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide are all indicators of the efficiency of the combustion process.

氧氣、二氧化碳和一氧化碳都是燃燒過程效率的指標。

When fossil fuels are combusted, oxides are emitted into the atmosphere

當化石燃料燃燒時，氧化物會排放到大氣中

The fuel is highly combustible.

燃料是高度可燃的。

Combustibles such as coal and gasoline are easy to burn.

煤和汽油等可燃物很容易燃燒。

Since fuels require oxygen to combust, reduced oxygen content in the vapor space lowers the risk of unwanted combustion.

由於燃料需要氧氣來燃燒，因此蒸汽空間中氧氣含量的減少會降低不必要的燃燒風險。

Natural gas is frequently combusted in gas turbines as well as boilers.

天然氣經常在燃氣輪機和鍋爐中燃燒。

Oxygen, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide are all indicators of the efficiency of the combustion process.

氧氣、二氧化碳和一氧化碳都是燃燒過程效率的指標。

The station was allowed to discharge sewage into the river during an emergency and was supposed to have alarms fitted to act as a warning when there had been a pump failure, but none of them worked.

該站被允許在緊急情況下將污水排放到河中，並且應該安裝警報以在泵發生故障時發出警告，但它們都不起作用。

The heat gradually dissipates into the atmosphere.

熱量逐漸消散到大氣中。

Engineers design the cable support systems of the suspension bridge in such a way that most of the weight of the bridge is supported by the two towers, which in turn dissipate the compression forces from the cables directly into the ground.

工程師在設計懸索橋的電纜支撐系統時，使橋樑的大部分重量由兩座塔支撐，從而將電纜的壓縮力直接消散到地面上。

With the dissipation of the clouds, you could enjoy the sunny afternoon.

隨著雲的消散，您可以享受陽光明媚的下午。

Insulation helps prevent the dissipation of heat from houses in the winter.

絕緣有助於防止冬季房屋熱量散失。

Charging batteries faster than a certain rate has issues with the dissipation of heat and ultimately degrades batteries' ability to retain a charge.​

電池充電速度超過一定速度會導致散熱問題，並最終降低電池保持電量的能力。​

Only master craftsmen could design and fabricate such a product.

只有大師級的工匠才能設計和製造這樣的產品。

It is upsetting that he would fabricate a story about having survived that horrible tragedy.

令人沮喪的是，他會編造一個關於從那場可怕的悲劇中倖存下來的故事。

They can fine-tune the computer programs to focus on a small region of space

他們可以微調計算機程序以專注於一小塊空間

Ireland should be harnessing its natural resources.

愛爾蘭應該利用其自然資源。

After we shot down the catapult, we saw a sheen of hydraulic fluid covering the pressure bulkhead in the back of the aircraft.

在我們擊落彈射器後，我們看到一層液壓油覆蓋在飛機後部的壓力艙壁上。

Electricity generated through the use of waterwheels or hydraulic turbines is known as hydroelectric powe

通過使用水輪或水輪機產生的電力被稱為水力發電

Because hydrothermal water is rich in certain metals, like manganese, an increase in the concentration in a sample can point to a vent.

因為熱水富含某些金屬，如錳，樣品中濃度的增加可能指向一個通風口。

For 18 months they lived with mattresses on the bedroom floors, a telly, inflatable armchairs and their games consoles.

18 個月來，他們在臥室地板上鋪著床墊、電視、充氣扶手椅和遊戲機。

But if that storm clears in time, the jets were going to get out with some infrared equipment and help with the search starting tomorrow

但如果風暴及時清除，噴氣式飛機將帶著一些紅外設備離開，從明天開始幫助搜索

With hot water heating systems, the diameter of the piping remains constant, the slope is irrelevant, and all lines are insulated to prevent heat loss.

對於熱水加熱系統，管道的直徑保持不變，坡度無關緊要，所有管道都被隔熱以防止熱量損失。

You can keep your home warmer through insulation.

您可以通過保溫材料使您的家保持溫暖。

For propagation, cut off the lateral rosettes with roots during March to April or September to October and plant in ordinary soil.

繁殖時，在3-4月或9-10月剪掉帶根的側生蓮座，種植在普通土壤中。

To generate electricity, we use hydroelectric power, coal and nuclear energy.

為了發電，我們使用水力發電、煤炭和核能。

If you're willing to put solar panels on your roof or a hybrid car in your driveway, you may be eligible for tax incentives and rebates on renewable sources of energy and related technologies.

如果您願意在屋頂上安裝太陽能電池板或在車道上安裝混合動力汽車，您可能有資格獲得可再生能源和相關技術的稅收優惠和回扣。

There's no doubt that wind and solar are clean, efficient and renewable sources of energy.v

毫無疑問，風能和太陽能是清潔、高效和可再生的能源。v

The cabin has plenty of storage spaces, but the door pockets would be much more useful with flexible sides instead of rigid ones.

機艙有足夠的存儲空間，但門袋使用靈活的側面而不是剛性的側面會更有用。

The Government has already identified areas that are vulnerable to earthquake based on seismic activity.

政府已經根據地震活動確定了易受地震影響的地區。

Although the rate of seismicity has declined since the April 6th peak, earthquakes are still occurring frequently, and steam and ash emissions and small explosions are likely to occur.

儘管自 4 月 6 日高峰以來地震活動率有所下降，但地震仍然頻繁發生，並且可能會發生蒸汽和灰燼排放以及小爆炸。

A completely different class of materials organic semiconductors are being developed for these applications

正在為這些應用開發一種完全不同的材料有機半導體

Most robots today draw that energy from electrical cords, solar panels, or batteries.

今天大多數機器人從電線、太陽能電池板或電池中獲取能量。

Out in the Atlantic, vast Japanese factory ships work nonstop, using modern sonar detection to spot the tuna shoals they sweep the ocean clean of fish.

在大西洋外，巨大的日本工廠船不停地工作，使用現代聲納探測來發現它們將海洋中的魚類清掃乾淨的金槍魚淺灘。

This chemical is used to make other chemicals and is also widely used in the health care industry to sterilize medical devices.

這種化學品用於製造其他化學品，也廣泛用於醫療保健行業對醫療器械進行消毒。

Boundary layers have to be modelled with particular attention to the possible change from turbulent to laminar flow.

必須對邊界層進行建模，特別注意從湍流到層流的可能變化。

The system is regulated by a height control valve which allows fluid to move between spheres to keep the car level.

該系統由高度控制閥調節，允許流體在球體之間移動以保持汽車水平。

The room is adequately ventilated.

The room has adequate ventilation.

房間通風良好。

The room is poorly ventilated.

The room has poor ventilation.

房間通風很差。

Using ventilation fans in bathrooms and kitchens can prevent mold.

在浴室和廚房使用通風扇可以抑制黴菌。

Six patients reported symptomatic improvement, including three who were weaned off the mechanical ventilator.

6 名患者報告症狀有所改善，其中 3 名已停止使用機械呼吸機。

Though not every painting has withstood the test of time, some of the works ended up being quite significant.

雖然不是每幅畫都經受住了時間的考驗，但有些作品最終還是相當重要的。

Building methods in many other developing countries can withstand gravity and wind but have limited resistance against very strong earthquakes.

許多其他發展中國家的建築方法可以承受重力和風，但對強烈地震的抵抗力有限。