generator

US /ˈdʒen.ər.eɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈdʒen.ər.eɪ.t̬ɚ/
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1.

發電機, 生成器

a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

:
The power went out, so we had to start the generator.
停電了,所以我們不得不啟動發電機
Many homes in the area have a backup generator.
該地區許多家庭都備有備用發電機
2.

生成器, 產生者

a person or thing that generates something

:
He's a great idea generator for our team.
他是我們團隊的優秀創意生成者
The new policy is a revenue generator for the company.
新政策是公司的收入生成器