mechanical pencil
US /məˌkæn.ɪ.kəl ˈpen.səl/
UK /məˌkæn.ɪ.kəl ˈpen.səl/
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自动铅笔
a pencil in which the graphite lead is held in a retractable or replaceable mechanism rather than being sharpened
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I prefer using a mechanical pencil for drawing because of its consistent line thickness.
我更喜欢用自动铅笔画画，因为它线条粗细一致。
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He clicked the top of his mechanical pencil to extend the lead.
他按了一下自动铅笔的顶部，把笔芯伸出来。