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.).
双语例句
1. On the customs declaration, the sender labeled the freight as agricultural machinery.
在报关单上，寄货人将货物列为农用机械。
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2. An elevator mechanic can work the machinery directly by turning this lever.
电梯修理工可以转动这根杠杆直接操作机器。
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3. In the distance I could hear the chug of farm machinery.
离老远，我都能听到农机具的突突声。
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4. The full state and police machinery ground into action.
全州所有机构和警察部门已经开始行动了。
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5. Every few minutes the motor cut out as the machinery became jammed.