engine room

noun
🔊/ˈendʒɪn ruːm/, 🔊/ˈendʒɪn rʊm/
🔊/ˈendʒɪn ruːm/, 🔊/ˈendʒɪn rʊm/
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  1. the part of a ship where the engines are(船舶)机舱
    • There was a fire in the engine room.机舱起火。
    • the ship's engine room船的发动机房
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  2. the part of an organization where most of the important activity takes place or important decisions are made(机构的)决策部门
    • The Madrid office is the engine room of the company.马德里办事处是公司的机房。