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/end͡ʒən/ /ˈend͡ʒɘn/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/

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noun

Kriegsmaschine

A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.

Examples :

"The ancient Romans used a powerful siege engine to break down the city walls. "

Die alten Römer setzten eine mächtige Kriegsmaschine ein, um die Stadtmauern zu zerstören.

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noun

Werkzeug, Gerät

A tool; a utensil or implement.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a special engine for smoothing the wood. "

Der Zimmermann benutzte ein spezielles Werkzeug, um das Holz zu glätten.

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Motor, Maschine

A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.

Examples :

"The car's engine sputtered and coughed, making it difficult to get to school on time. "

Der Motor des Autos stotterte und hustete, was es schwierig machte, pünktlich zur Schule zu kommen.

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noun

Triebkraft, treibende Kraft

A person or group of people which influence a larger group; a driving force.

Examples :

"The student council is the engine driving improvements in school spirit. "

Die Schülervertretung ist die treibende Kraft, die Verbesserungen im Schulgeist vorantreibt.

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Motor

The part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by internal combustion.

Examples :

"The car's engine sputtered and died, leaving us stranded on the highway. "

Der Motor des Autos stotterte und ging aus, wodurch wir auf der Autobahn liegenblieben.

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noun

Lokomotive, Zugmaschine

A self-powered vehicle, especially a locomotive, used for pulling cars along a track.

Examples :

"The train engine pulled the carriages full of students to school. "

Die Lokomotive zog die Waggons voller Schüler zur Schule.

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noun

Motor, Triebwerk

A software or hardware system responsible for a specific technical task (usually with qualifying word).

Examples :

"a graphics engine"

eine Grafik-Engine

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noun

Gerissenheit, List, Raffinesse

Ingenuity; cunning, trickery, guile.

Examples :

"The politician used his considerable engine of persuasion to win over the voters. "

Der Politiker nutzte seine beträchtliche Gerissenheit, um die Wähler zu überzeugen.

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List, Erfindung, Hinterlist

The result of cunning; something ingenious, a contrivance; (in negative senses) a plot, a scheme.

Examples :

"The teacher's clever engine for getting students to participate in class was a surprise quiz. "

Die clevere List des Lehrers, um die Schüler zur Teilnahme am Unterricht zu bewegen, war ein Überraschungsquiz.

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Begabung, Talent

Natural talent; genius.

Examples :

"Her mathematical engine allowed her to solve complex equations with ease. "

Ihre mathematische Begabung ermöglichte es ihr, komplexe Gleichungen mühelos zu lösen.

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noun

Motor, Triebwerk, Maschine

Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.

Examples :

"My new study schedule is the engine driving my success in school this semester. "

Mein neuer Studienplan ist der Motor, der meinen Erfolg in der Schule in diesem Semester antreibt.

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verb

Mit einem Motor ausstatten

To equip with an engine; said especially of steam vessels.

Examples :

"Vessels are often built by one firm and engined by another."

Schiffe werden oft von einer Firma gebaut und von einer anderen mit Motoren ausgestattet.

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verb

Mit einer Maschine angreifen

To assault with an engine.

Examples :

"The angry student engineered a loud protest against the new dress code. "

Der wütende Student inszenierte einen lauten Protest gegen die neue Kleiderordnung.

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verb

Antreiben, konstruieren

To contrive; to put into action.

Examples :

"The students engineered a plan to surprise their teacher with a birthday cake. "

Die Schüler konstruierten einen Plan, um ihren Lehrer mit einer Geburtstagstorte zu überraschen.

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verb

Foltern, quälen

To rack; to torture.

Examples :

"The harsh interrogator engineered the suspect, trying to force a confession. "

Der raue Vernehmer folterte den Verdächtigen, um ein Geständnis zu erzwingen.

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