waat6 leon4滑輪滑轮
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Definition
Pulley; a wheel with a grooved rim for a rope or chain, used to lift objects or transmit power.
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How it's used
滑輪 is the standard technical term for a pulley, commonly found in physics lessons or construction contexts. While it is a noun, it is almost always used in the context of mechanical advantage, so you will frequently hear it paired with verbs like 吊 or 拉.
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This construction site uses pulleys to lift the bricks up.
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Grammar guides
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