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Rube GoldbergBrE /ˌruːb ˈɡəʊldbɜːɡ/ NAmE /ˌruːb ˈɡoʊldbɜːrɡ/ (NAmE ) (BrE Heath Rob·in·son ) adjective [only before noun ] (humorous ) (of machines and devices 机器和装置) having a very complicated design , especially when used to perform a very simple task ; not practical 结构过于复杂的;不实用的 |