The pistons are graphite-coated to reduce friction.

活塞表面涂有石墨以减少摩擦。

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The steam drives the pistons, turning a generator which produces electricity.

蒸汽驱动活塞，带动发电机发电。

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Revving at such massive speeds equates to an accelerative force on the pistons of nearly 9000 times gravity.

这么高速的旋转相当于在活塞上施加9000倍的重力。

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The pistons go up and down as a person stands on lever devices treadles and uses a natural walking motion.

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I like the Pistons, the Tigers, the Lions, Red Wings.

我喜欢活塞队，虎队，狮队，红翼队。

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Pistons in the car, right, so the piston goes up.

比如说这是汽车发动机。

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Will Bynum had 23 points for the Pistons, who snapped a four-game winning streak.

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Brooklyn then committed an 8-second violation, but the Pistons missed their final three shots.

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The Pistons had lost Bill Davidson, the owner for 37 years, a couple of years prior.

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