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maquila

/məˈkiːlə/ /məˈkwɪlə/

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noun

加工装配厂, 来料加工厂

Examples :

"Many clothing companies use a maquila across the border to assemble their garments because labor costs are lower. "

许多服装公司在边境的另一侧设立来料加工厂组装服装，因为那里的劳动力成本更低。

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noun

马基拉手杖，巴斯克杖。

A traditional Basque walking stick with a point or blade concealed in the pommel.

Examples :

"He carried a sturdy maquila on his hike through the Pyrenees, its concealed blade a reassuring presence against potential dangers. "

他在徒步穿越比利牛斯山脉时，带着一根结实的马基拉手杖 (巴斯克杖)，杖柄里藏着的刀片让他感到安心，可以用来应对潜在的危险。

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