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turbine
This term evokes the image of powerful, rotating machinery designed for efficiency and scale. It is most commonly associated with industrial energy production, such as in hydroelectric dams or jet engines, carrying a connotation of high-tech engineering and sustainability. In modern conversation, the word often triggers associations with the green energy transition. While a fan moves air to create a breeze, a turbine uses the movement of air or water to create electricity, marking a critical distinction between cooling and power generation.
Countable when referring to the physical machine installed in a field or plant.
意味
A rotary mechanical device that extracts energy from a fluid flow.
"The wind turbine spun rapidly during the storm."