machinery

machine, machinery, mechanism, apparatus, engine, motor

这些名词均有“机器、装置”之意。
machine: 普通用词，泛指一切机器。
machinery: 指机器的总称。
mechanism: 指运行系统，简单的机械装置。
apparatus: 指具有特殊用途的装置。
engine: 既可泛指或大或小、简单或复杂的机械、机器，又可指产生动力的发动机或引擎。
motor: 通常指小型或轻型马达、发动机。

名词 machinery:

1. machines or machine systems collectively
2. a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions

1. The bar fell into the machinery and sheared a connecting-rod.
   那根棒掉进机器里把连杆给打弯了。
2. There was very little outlay on new machinery.
   添置新机器的开支微乎其微。
3. We can't afford to have all this expensive machinery lying idle.
   让所有这些机器闲置着，我们可负担不起损失。
4. The machinery requires constant maintenance.
   这些机器需要经常保养维修。
5. Many new things found useful in the home have spun off from the machinery of space travel.
   家庭用的许多新东西已作为宇航机械的副产品被生产出来。
6. Much machinery has been installed.
   已经安装了许多新机器。
7. We have no machinery for dealing with complaints.
   我们没有处理投诉的机构。