cog
复数形式
cogs
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齿轮, 嵌齿
a wheel with a set of square or triangular teeth sticking out around the edge that fits into the edge of a similar wheel, causing both wheels to turn
- The cog in the gear system meshed perfectly with its neighboring cogs, ensuring smooth and efficient power transmission.
齿轮系统中的齿轮与其相邻的齿轮完美啮合，确保了平稳高效的动力传输。
- Engineers designed the cog to have precisely angled teeth to minimize friction and wear within the machinery.
工程师设计了齿轮，使其具有精确角度的齿，以最小化机械内部的摩擦和磨损。
- During maintenance, technicians replaced the worn cogs in the conveyor system to prevent any disruptions in production.
在维护期间，技术人员更换了传送系统中磨损的齿轮，以防止生产中的任何中断。
- The cogwheel assembly was carefully lubricated to reduce friction and enhance the lifespan of the cogs.
齿轮组件被仔细润滑以减少摩擦并延长齿的寿命。
- A computer simulation helped engineers optimize the design of the cog to maximize its strength and durability under different loads.
计算机模拟帮助工程师优化了齿轮的设计，以在不同负载下最大化其强度和耐久性。
同义词：
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a minor participant who performs an important but routine function in a larger system
- He felt like just another cog in the corporate machine.
- The team is made up of skilled cogs, each handling their own tasks.
- Without every cog functioning properly, the organization would fail.
- She realized her role was that of a cog in the project hierarchy.
- Politicians are often criticized as mere cogs in the bureaucracy.