Русско-английский научно-технический словарь
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• The press continually breaks down because of stress and strain on its steel die springs.
• If one transformer becomes disabled [or goes out of repair (or commission)], ...
• The transistor failed after two months of service.
• If the rods fail to operate ...
• If a part goes bad (or is in disrepair), ...
• The instrument is made inoperative by ...
• Both pipelines have been put out of operation.
• The bearing became overheated and gave out.
• The machine may get out of order.