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machine

/məˈʃin/

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noun

Gerät, Apparat

A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.

Examples :

"The washing machine uses electricity to spin and agitate the clothes, producing clean laundry. "

Die Waschmaschine verwendet Elektrizität, um die Kleidung zu schleudern und zu bewegen, wodurch saubere Wäsche entsteht.

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noun

Fahrzeug, Wagen

A vehicle operated mechanically, such as an automobile or an airplane.

Examples :

"My father drove his old machine to work this morning. "

Mein Vater fuhr heute Morgen mit seinem alten Wagen zur Arbeit.

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noun

Anrufbeantworter

(abbreviation) An answering machine or, by extension, voice mail.

Examples :

"I called you earlier, but all I got was the machine."

Ich habe dich vorhin angerufen, aber ich bin nur beim Anrufbeantworter gelandet.

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noun

Computer, Rechner

Examples :

"My son uses the machine in his science class to program robots. "

Mein Sohn benutzt den Computer in seinem Naturwissenschaftsunterricht, um Roboter zu programmieren.

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noun

Maschine, Apparat

A person or organisation that seemingly acts like a machine, being particularly efficient, single-minded, or unemotional.

Examples :

"Bruce Campbell was a "demon-killing machine" because he made quick work of killing demons."

Bruce Campbell war eine "Dämonen-Tötungsmaschine", weil er Dämonen schnell erledigte.

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noun

Maschinerie, Apparat

Especially, the group that controls a political or similar organization; a combination of persons acting together for a common purpose, with the agencies which they use.

Examples :

"The school's machine for improving student performance included teachers, administrators, and support staff. "

Die Maschinerie der Schule zur Verbesserung der Schülerleistungen umfasste Lehrer, Administratoren und das Unterstützungspersonal.

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noun

Übernatürliche Kraft, Gottheit

Supernatural agency in a poem, or a superhuman being introduced to perform some exploit.

Examples :

"The ancient poem described a machine, a powerful spirit, who brought the lost children home. "

Das alte Gedicht beschrieb eine übernatürliche Kraft, einen mächtigen Geist, der die verlorenen Kinder nach Hause brachte.

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Parteimaschine

The system of special interest groups that supports a political party, especially in urban areas.

Examples :

"The mayor's machine effectively mobilized voters in the city's neighborhoods. "

Die Parteimaschine des Bürgermeisters mobilisierte die Wähler in den Stadtvierteln effektiv.

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Penis, Glied

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Maschine, Vorrichtung

A contrivance in the Ancient Greek theatre for indicating a change of scene, by means of which a god might cross the stage or deliver a divine message; the deus ex machina.

Examples :

"The play's climax featured a machine that lowered a god onto the stage to resolve the conflict. "

Der Höhepunkt des Stücks zeigte eine Maschine, die einen Gott auf die Bühne herabließ, um den Konflikt zu lösen.

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noun

Badekarren

A bathing machine.

Examples :

"The old-fashioned bathing machine was used at the beach for taking a dip in the ocean. "

Die altmodische Badekarren wurde am Strand benutzt, um ein Bad im Meer zu nehmen.

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verb

Maschinell herstellen

To make by machinery.

Examples :

"The factory workers machine the metal parts for the new cars. "

Die Fabrikarbeiter stellen die Metallteile für die neuen Autos maschinell her.

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verb

Maschinell bearbeiten

To shape or finish by machinery.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a special machine to smooth the wooden planks. "

Der Zimmermann benutzte eine Spezialmaschine, um die Holzbretter maschinell zu bearbeiten.

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