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động cơ

Pronunciation Northern /ɗə̰ʔwŋ˨˩ kəː˧˧/ Central /ɗə̰wŋ˨˨ kəː˧˥/ Southern /ɗəwŋ˨˩˨ kəː˧˧/
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Noun
engine
Noun
motive

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Meaning
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engine

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
engine Directions, Transport, Travel & TourismTheme

A machine that converts electrical or other energy into mechanical force or motion to work.

vi Chiếc xe này có động cơ rất mạnh.

en This car has a very powerful engine.

motive

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
motive Directions, Transport, Travel & TourismTheme TransportTag

The reason or purpose that causes someone to act in a particular way or intent.

vi Cảnh sát đang điều tra động cơ của vụ án.

en The police are investigating the motive for the crime.

Parts
động / cơ
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Similar
đồng cỏ / mô tơ / motive / motive
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Use
động cơ đốt trong / động cơ otto / động cơ nhiệt / động cơ đốt ngoài …
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