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The development of mechanical timepieces spurred the search for more accurate sundials with which to regulate them. — 机械计时器的发展促使人们寻求更精确的日晷，以便校准机械计时器。 ① mechanical /məˈkænɪkl/ a. 机械的，力学的 ② spur /spɜːr/ vt. 刺激；促进 ③ sundial /ˈsʌndaɪəl/ n. 日晷 ④ regulate /ˈreɡjuleɪt/ v. 校准；调节；管理

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