And tinkering away at an engine instead of fighting for freedom?

每天和引擎打交道，而不是为自由而战？

Tinkering away at an engine instead of fighting for freedom?

放弃为自由抗争 在这里修发动机?

Robert McCormick spent the larger part of his days and nights tinkering at a practical machine.

罗伯特·麦考密克 (Robert McCormick) 大部分时间都在修理一台实用的机器。

Lucy soothed him and tinkered at the conversation in a way that promised well for their married peace.

露西安抚了他， 并以一种预示着他们婚姻和睦的方式修补了谈话。