pinch point
US /ˈpɪntʃ pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈpɪntʃ pɔɪnt/
名詞
1.
瓶頸, 難點
a point of potential difficulty or congestion
範例:
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The narrow bridge is a major pinch point for traffic in the city.
這座狹窄的橋是城市交通的主要瓶頸。
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Lack of skilled workers is a pinch point in the manufacturing process.
熟練工人短缺是製造過程中的一個瓶頸。
2.
夾點, 擠壓點
a point where two parts of a machine or other object come together, creating a risk of trapping or crushing a body part
範例:
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Always be careful of the pinch points when operating heavy machinery.
操作重型機械時，務必小心夾點。
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Safety guards are installed to prevent injuries from pinch points.
安裝了安全防護裝置以防止夾點造成的傷害。
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