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subsystem

🇬🇧 UK/'sʌbsɪstəm/🇺🇸 US/'sʌb.sistәm/
A2

Definitions

n.

A group of related components that function together as part of a larger system

子系统;分系统

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
subunder, below
+
sytogether, with
+
st
+
emsuffix
=subsystem

Common Collocations

  • 1.subsystem failure子系统故障
  • 2.integrate a subsystem集成子系统
  • 3.subsystem design子系统设计
  • 4.critical subsystem关键子系统

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The spacecraft's navigation subsystem failed, forcing engineers to abort the mission.

  • 2.

    Each subsystem must be tested independently before the full integration begins.

  • 3.

    The software's payment subsystem handles all transaction processing securely.

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