machine

macchina

Apparecchio che usa energia e i suoi componenti per svolgere un compito.

In inglese semplice: A piece of equipment that uses power and parts to do a job.

• This machine washes our clothes.
• The factory bought three new machines.
• Can you show me how to use this machine?

Sinonimi: device

Espressioni comuni: washing machine, sewing machine, operate a machine, electric machine

macchina

Persona o organizzazione che lavora con grande efficienza, senza stancarsi o senza mostrare emozioni.

In inglese semplice: A person or organization that works extremely efficiently, tirelessly, or without showing feelings.

• She's a machine when she works.
• Their team became a winning machine.
• The party's political machine organized thousands of volunteers.

Espressioni comuni: winning machine, political machine, a goal machine

lavorare a macchina

Produrre, dare forma o fissare qualcosa usando una macchina motorizzata.

In inglese semplice: To make, shape, or fasten something using powered equipment.

• They machine small metal parts.
• He machined the steel into a smooth cylinder.
• Each piece must be machined to fit exactly.

Come si usa: machine something from something (They machined the part from a solid steel block.)

Espressioni comuni: machine metal, machine a part, machine a seam