cog

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Definitions

n.

A tooth on a gear wheel; a person who plays a small but necessary role in a larger system.

齿轮的齿;小人物,小角色

v.

To furnish a wheel with cogs.

给……装配齿轮

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
cogother
=cog

Common Collocations

  • 1.cog in the machine机器中的一个齿轮

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Each cog in the machine must be perfectly aligned for it to function.

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