escapement
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/ɪˈskeɪpmənt/
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/ɪˈskeɪpmənt/
the part of a clock or watch that moves the hands by transferring energy from the spring or weight
The intricate mechanism of the escapement allowed the clock to keep accurate time.
复杂的擒纵机制使得钟表能够准确计时。