system
/ˈsɪstəm; `sɪstəm/ n
1 [C] group of things or parts working together as a whole 系统; 组合装置
the nervous system 神经系统
the digestive system 消化系统
a railway system 铁路系统
a stereo system, eg a record-deck, an amplifier, loud-speakers, etc combined 立体声音响设备
The lifting device is a system of ropes and pulleys. 这种起重装置是由缆索和滑轮组成的.
2 [C] person's or animal's body as a whole, including its internal organs and processes （人或动物的）身体
The poison has passed into his system. 毒物已进入他的体内.
Alcohol is bad for your system. 喝酒对身体有害.
3 [C] set of ideas, theories, principles, etc according to which sth is done （思想、 理论、 原则等的）体系, 体制, 方法, 方式
a system of philosophy 哲学体系
the democratic system of government 民主政体
a good system of teaching languages 教授语言的良好方法
a foolproof new system for winning at roulette 轮盘赌必胜新法.
4 [U] orderly way of doing things; tidy arrangement 制度; 步骤; 条理
You'll find little system in his method of work. 他的工作方法无甚条理.
We must introduce some system into our office routine. 我们须在我们日常公务中建立一些制度.
5 the system [sing]
(infml 口) the traditional methods, practices and rules existing in a society, an institution, a business, etc （某社会、 机构、 企业等中）沿袭已久的方法、 做法和规则
You can't beat the system, ie You must conform to it. 老规矩触动不得（必须照办）.
6 (idm 习语) get sth out of one's `system (infml 口) get rid of a strong feeling or desire by expressing it openly or trying to fulfil it 宣泄强烈的感情或满足强烈的愿望
He desperately wants to be an actor, so you'll have to give him time to get it out of his system. 他渴望当演员, 你就得容他时间让他施展自己的抱负.