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pneumatic

/noo-mat-ik, nyoo-/US // nʊˈmæt ɪk, nyʊ- //UK // (njʊˈmætɪk) //

气压,气动,气动的,气动

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : of or relating to air, gases, or wind.
    • : of or relating to pneumatics.
    • : operated by air or by the pressure or exhaustion of air: a pneumatic drill.
    • : filled with or containing compressed air, as a tire.
    • : equipped with pneumatic tires.
    • : Theology. of or relating to the spirit; spiritual.
    • : Zoology. containing air or air cavities.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a pneumatic tire.
    • : a vehicle having wheels with such tires.

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Examples

  • With pneumatic desks, you press down a lever to activate a gas cylinder that causes the desk to go up or down.

  • Electric ones move more smoothly than pneumatic models and require just a single press of a button to raise and lower.

  • Just as I might prefer a hefty 28-ounce hammer to your trusty 16-ounce one, or holster that big banger for a pneumatic palm nailer in a tight spot, personal preference and lifestyle are important when making a choice.

  • This pneumatic-powered orbital sander requires an air compressor, so it might not be great for casual woodworkers.

  • Random orbital sanders can be corded, cordless, or pneumatic-powered for people with compressors in their wood shops.

  • My current wife has no need for a jealous bone in her pneumatic body.

  • The pneumatic action used by Willis, Cavaill-Coll and a score of other builders leaves little to be desired.

  • Many of the pneumatic actions made to-day, however, are disappointing in these particulars.

  • Undoubtedly the first improvements to be named must be the pneumatic and electro-pneumatic actions.

  • As before stated, Cavaill-Coll and Willis worked as pioneers in perfecting and in introducing the pneumatic action.

  • No tubular-pneumatic action is entirely satisfactory when the distance between the keys and the organ is great.