Heath Robinson

美 [ˌhiːθ ˈrɑːbɪnsən]英 [ˌhiːθ ˈrɒbɪnsən]
  • adj.不实用的;结构过于复杂的
Heath RobinsonHeath Robinson

adj.

only before noun结构过于复杂的;不实用的
having a very complicated design, especially when used to perform a very simple task; not practical

a Heath Robinson contraption

复杂而不实用的装置

also NAmE Rube Goldberg