English Dictionary

engine

/ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/

noun

A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc. / (now archaic) A tool; a utensil or implement.

The engine of the tank roared as it advanced towards the enemy lines.

意味（1）

A large construction used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult etc.

Their warlike Engins and munition

Their warlike Engins and munition Exceed the forces of their martial men.

意味（2）

(now archaic) A tool; a utensil or implement.

Flattery must be the most powerful Argument that cou'd be used to Human Creatures. Making use of this bewitching Engine, they extoll'd the Excellency of our Nature above other Animals ….

意味（3）

A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects.

意味（4）

A person or group of people which influence a larger group; a driving force.

In France, the parliament soon became a mere engine in the hands of a few high-born and ambitious men, who had nothing in common with its interests, which were those of the people.

意味（5）

The part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by internal combustion.

意味（6）

A self-powered vehicle, especially a locomotive, used for pulling cars along a track.

意味（7）

(computing) A software or hardware system responsible for a specific technical task (usually with qualifying word).

a graphics engine

意味（8）

(obsolete) Ingenuity; cunning, trickery, guile.

意味（9）

(obsolete) The result of cunning; something ingenious, a contrivance; (in negative senses) a plot, a scheme.

Therefore this craftie engine he did frame, / Againſt his praiſe to ſtirre vp enmitye ….

意味（10）

(obsolete) Natural talent; genius.

意味（11）

Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.

… their promiſes, entiſements, oathes, tokens, and all theſe engines of luſt ….