单词: escapement
音标: /ɪˈskeɪpmənt/

意思:

(机械) 脱逃机构，逃逸机构（常指钟表或机械装置中的一种装置，用来控制和释放运动的速度）。

(游戏、电影等) 逃脱，逃逸。

翻译:

(钟表) 脱逃装置

(逃避) 逃脱

读音: /ɪˈskeɪpmənt/

用法:

Escapement is crucial in mechanical clocks to regulate the timekeeping mechanism.

The escapement allows the gears of the clock to move incrementally, giving us accurate time measurements.

The watchmaker carefully adjusted the escapement to ensure the clock's precision.

Without a functioning escapement, the clock would not be able to keep time properly.

The escapement mechanism in ancient clocks was an essential innovation for accurate timekeeping.

例句:

The escapement is a key component of mechanical clocks, responsible for regulating the gear's movement.

A malfunction in the escapement can cause a clock to run fast or slow.

The escapement in the old pocket watch had worn out, affecting its timekeeping accuracy.

He studied the escapement mechanism in detail during his apprenticeship as a watchmaker.

The escapement was designed to allow a controlled release of energy from the spring to move the hands of the clock.

Engineers often redesign escapement systems to improve the efficiency and accuracy of modern watches.

The escapement has been crucial in maintaining consistent timekeeping for centuries.

The ticking sound of the escapement can be heard in old-fashioned mechanical watches.

The escapement mechanism in the clock was a major advancement in horology.

Watchmakers test the escapement by manually winding the spring and observing the movement of the hands.

短语搭配:

Escapement mechanism（脱逃机构）

Mechanical escapement（机械脱逃装置）

Watch escapement（钟表脱逃装置）