Word · Frequency #8358
torque
扭矩；力矩
a twisting or turning force; the moment of a force around an axis
- 1.
A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation (SI unit newton-metre or N·m; imperial unit pound-foot or lb·ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)
- 2.
a twisting force
扭转力
扭转力；转矩；项圈；[化] 转矩
In use
The wrench applies torque to the bolt, loosening it.
Engineers measured the torque produced by the motor at different speeds.
Too much torque on the shaft can cause it to bend.
apply torque to sth
Apply torque to the bolt to tighten it.
向螺栓施加扭矩以拧紧它。
torque of + number + unit
The engine produces a torque of 300 Nm.
该发动机产生300牛米的扭矩。
high/low torque
torque 通常用作不可数名词。
This tool is designed for high torque applications.
Connections
Collocations
- high torque
- 高扭矩
- This engine produces high torque at low RPMs.这款发动机在低转速下产生高扭矩。
- torque wrench
- 扭矩扳手
- Use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts to the specified torque.使用扭矩扳手将螺栓拧紧至规定扭矩。
- torque converter
- 液力变矩器
- The automatic transmission uses a torque converter to transmit power.自动变速箱使用液力变矩器传递动力。
- torque output
- 扭矩输出
- The electric motor provides instant torque output.电动机提供即时扭矩输出。
- torque value
- 扭矩值
- Check the torque value in the manufacturer's specifications.检查制造商规格中的扭矩值。
- torque measurement
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象用扳手拧紧螺栓，施加的扭转力就是torque。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：physics、mechanical engineering 通常用于物理或机械工程等正式技术场合。
Pronunciation & Spelling
These words rhyme with torque (all have the same /ɔrk/ sound). Note that the spelling 'que' in torque is silent; lookalikes like unique, antique, technique have different vowel sounds and do not rhyme.
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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