noun🔗Share止动器，制动爪。 That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking."The clicking sound of the pen was the detent engaging, holding the pen tip securely in place. "这支笔发出的咔嗒声是止动器在起作用，它能将笔尖牢牢地固定住。machinetechnicaldevicepartfunctionstructurephysicsindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share制动，止动，定位。 The action of creating a detent mechanism to lock or unlock movement."The engineer had to detent the emergency brake lever so it would stay engaged on the steep hill. "工程师必须固定住紧急制动杆，这样它才能在陡坡上保持制动状态。machinetechnologyactiondeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
