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engine

NounSino-Korean: 機關

  1. 1

    engine

    A mechanical device that converts thermal, water, and electric power, etc., into mechanical energy.

    Korean definition: 화력, 수력, 전력 등의 에너지를 기계적 에너지로 바꾸는 기계 장치.

    • A steam engine uses water vapor as its power source.

    • The sound of the engine running came from below, and the huge ship began to move.

  2. 2

    institution; establishment

    A group or organization established to play a certain role or to benefit society.

    Korean definition: 사회생활에서 일정한 역할을 하거나 목적을 이루기 위해 설치한 기구나 조직.

    • I was told that the document could not be processed without permission from the relevant agency.

    • The museum also lends paintings from its collection to institutions that want them.