磨合 (mó hé) — to break in, to wear in
Definition
磨合 (móhé) literally 'grind-fit' — covers both the break-in of a new machine and the gradual adjustment between people/teams. Distinct from 磨损, which is wear-and-tear damage over time.
verb
to break into wear in
Examples
- 磨合。Xīn chē xū yào mó hé yí duàn shí jiān cái néng kāi dé kuài.A new car needs a break-in period before it can be driven fast.
- 磨合。Tā men liǎng gè rén de xìng gé hái xū yào màn màn mó hé.The two of them still need to gradually adjust their personalities to each other.
- 磨合，。Zhè ge tuán duì jīng guò yí gè yuè de mó hé, gōng zuò biàn de gèng jiā shùn lì.After a month of breaking in, this team's work has become smoother.
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