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locomotive

/ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/

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noun

火车头, 机车。

The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.

Examples :

"The locomotive chugged, pulling the train full of students to their school. "

火车头轰隆轰隆地响着，拉着满载学生的火车驶向学校。

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noun

机车，火车头。

A traction engine

Examples :

"The locomotive pulled the long line of train cars up the steep hill. "

那辆机车拉着长长的火车车厢，爬上了陡峭的山坡。

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noun

火车头欢呼，渐快欢呼

A cheer characterized by a slow beginning and a progressive increase in speed

Examples :

"The team started a slow locomotive cheer, gradually getting louder and faster to show their support. "

队伍开始用一种缓慢的火车头欢呼，逐渐提高音量和速度，来表达他们的支持。

music entertainment sport sound group

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noun

火车头，经济火车头

A country which drives the world economy by having a high level of imports. (i.e. The United States).

Examples :

"The United States, as a major locomotive of the global economy, imports many goods from other countries. "

美国作为全球经济的主要火车头，从其他国家进口大量商品。

world economy business nation

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adjective

运动的，移动的

Of or relating to locomotion

Examples :

"The locomotive power of the school's new sports program energized the students. "

学校新体育项目所带来的运动活力，让学生们精神焕发。

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adjective

机车的, 火车头的

Of or relating to the power unit of a train which does not carry passengers or freight itself

Examples :

"The train yard worker inspected the locomotive engine for any damage before its next run. "

火车调度员在火车头引擎下次运行前，仔细检查了它的机车部分，看是否有任何损坏。

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