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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 |