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buồng máy

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The Vietnamese word "buồng máy" translates to "engine-room" in English. It refers to a space on a ship or in a building where engines and machinery are located. This area is crucial for powering the vessel or equipment.

Usage Instructions:
  • "Buồng máy" is mostly used in nautical contexts, referring to ships, but can also apply to large machinery in industrial settings.
  • When speaking about a ship, you might refer to the "buồng máy" when discussing maintenance, operations, or the crew that works there.
Example:
  • "Thuyền trưởng yêu cầu kiểm tra buồng máy trước khi xuất bến." (The captain requested to check the engine-room before departure.)
Advanced Usage:

In a broader sense, "buồng máy" can also symbolize the heart of operations in various contexts, much like how an engine-room is vital for a ship's journey. For example, in a company, the term could metaphorically describe the operations department where all the crucial work is done.

Word Variants:
  • "Buồng" means "room" or "chamber."
  • "Máy" means "machine" or "engine."
  • You may encounter variations in context, such as "buồng máy phát điện" (generator room) or "buồng máy tàu" (ship engine-room).
Different Meanings:

While "buồng máy" specifically refers to engine-rooms, it does not have many different meanings in other contexts. However, understanding "buồng" and "máy" separately can help in grasping other related terms.

Synonyms:
  • "Phòng máy" (machine room) - This can refer to various types of machinery rooms, not limited to engines.
  • "Khoang máy" - This term can also refer to the engine space in a ship or aircraft.
  1. Engine-room

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