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🔧 In engineering construction, materials and equipment are the most fundamental components. From reinforced concrete to electrical equipment, from pipes to valves, these terms not only frequently appear in construction drawings but are also high-frequency terms in on-site communication. Today, let’s learn 15 commonly used engineering English vocabulary related to materials and equipment.
📚 Selected Core Vocabulary
🟢 Cement
Meaning: Cement
Example: The cement must be stored in a dry place.
Translation: 水泥必须存放在干燥的地方。
🟢 Aggregate
Meaning: Aggregate (coarse aggregate/fine aggregate)
Example: Coarse aggregate is used to make concrete stronger.
Translation: 粗骨料能使混凝土更坚固。
🟢 Rebar (Reinforcing Bar)
Meaning: Rebar
Example: The workers tied the rebar before pouring concrete.
Translation: 工人们在浇筑混凝土前绑好了钢筋。
🟢 Steel Beam
Meaning: Steel beam
Example: A steel beam was installed to support the roof structure.
Translation: 安装了一根钢梁来支撑屋顶结构。
🟢 Insulation
Meaning: Insulation/thermal insulation material
Example: Thermal insulation improves the energy efficiency of the building.
Translation: 隔热材料能提高建筑的能效。
🟢 Pipe
Meaning: Pipe
Example: The water supply pipes are made of PVC.
Translation: 供水管道由PVC制成。
🟢 Valve
Meaning: Valve
Example: Close the valve to stop the water flow.
Translation: 关闭阀门以停止水流。
🟢 Pump
Meaning: Pump
Example: A water pump is used to supply water to the upper floors.
Translation: 水泵用于将水输送到高层。
🟢 Turbine
Meaning: Turbine
Example: The wind turbine generates electricity for the site.
Translation: 风力涡轮机为工地发电。
🟢 Generator
Meaning: Generator
Example: The backup generator ensures power supply during outages.
Translation: 备用发电机确保停电时的电力供应。
🟢 Brick
Meaning: Brick
Example: The walls are made of red bricks.
Translation: 墙体由红砖砌成。
🟢 Glass
Meaning: Glass
Example: Tempered glass is used for the windows to ensure safety.
Translation: 窗户使用钢化玻璃以确保安全。
🟢 Cable
Meaning: Cable
Example: Power cables must be laid underground in this project.
Translation: 本项目的电力电缆必须铺设在地下。
🟢 Transformer
Meaning: Transformer
Example: A transformer is needed to step down the voltage.
Translation: 需要一个变压器来降低电压。
🟢 Crane
Meaning: Crane
Example: The tower crane is used to lift heavy materials on site.
Translation: 塔吊用于吊运工地上的重型材料。
💡 Tip
In engineering English, many equipment vocabulary often collocates with installation:
▫️valve installation（阀门安装）
▫️cable installation（电缆敷设/安装）
▫️crane installation（起重机安装）
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