磨合

móhé

Originally referred to a certain period of use of newly-assembled machinery to polish and smooth marks left on the surface by friction. Now it's a metaphor to mean gradual adaptation, coordination and unvoiced agreements after a certain period of contact and adjustment.

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【化】 break(ing)-in; green run; grind on with; running-in

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mo2 he2

to break in, to wear in

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磨合

mó hé

{机} （走合） grinding-in; running-in

磨合时间 running-in time; seating time;

磨合试车 running-in;

磨合试验台 run-in stand

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磨合|磨合 [mó hé] ► to break in ► to wear in