A2 verb Neutral #558 am häufigsten

mechanism

/ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

A mechanism is a group of moving parts in a machine that work together to perform a task. It can also mean a specific process or way of doing something to get a result.

Beispiele

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1

The locking mechanism on the front door is broken.

The part of the door that locks is not working.

2

The international committee established a mechanism for monitoring peace.

The group created a formal process to watch the peace situation.

3

I don't really understand the mechanism of this toy car.

I do not know how the inside parts of this toy work.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
mechanism
Verb
mechanize
Adverb
mechanically
Adjektiv
mechanical
Verwandt
mechanic
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Mechanical' robot. The 'Mechanism' is the 'ISM' (system) that makes the 'MECH' (machine) move.

Schnelles Quiz

The watch stopped working because the internal _______ was full of dust.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: mechanism

Beispiele

1

The locking mechanism on the front door is broken.

everyday

The part of the door that locks is not working.

2

The international committee established a mechanism for monitoring peace.

formal

The group created a formal process to watch the peace situation.

3

I don't really understand the mechanism of this toy car.

informal

I do not know how the inside parts of this toy work.

4

Researchers are studying the biological mechanism of how birds migrate.

academic

Scientists are looking at the natural process birds use to fly long distances.

5

Our company needs a mechanism to handle customer complaints quickly.

business

Our business needs a clear system to deal with unhappy customers.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
mechanism
Verb
mechanize
Adverb
mechanically
Adjektiv
mechanical
Verwandt
mechanic

Häufige Kollokationen

coping mechanism A way to deal with stress or difficult situations.
defense mechanism A natural way to protect oneself from harm or bad feelings.
locking mechanism The internal parts that allow something to be locked.
market mechanism The way prices and sales work in a business economy.
steering mechanism The parts that allow a vehicle to be turned.

Häufige Phrasen

survival mechanism

A behavior or process that helps a living thing stay alive.

feedback mechanism

A system where the result of a process affects the process itself.

clockwork mechanism

A system of wheels and springs like those found in old clocks.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

mechanism vs machine

A machine is the whole device, while a mechanism is a specific set of parts or a process inside it.

mechanism vs mechanic

A mechanic is a person who fixes machines; a mechanism is the system of parts itself.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'mechanism' when you want to describe how something works internally, whether it is a physical object like a watch or an abstract system like a law.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often try to use 'mechanism' as a verb. Remember that 'mechanism' is a noun; the verb form is 'mechanize'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Mechanical' robot. The 'Mechanism' is the 'ISM' (system) that makes the 'MECH' (machine) move.

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Wortherkunft

From the Greek word 'mekhane', which means a machine or a tool used to do work.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural: mechanisms Often followed by 'of' (e.g., mechanism of action)
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Kultureller Kontext

In psychology, 'coping mechanisms' is a very common term used in English-speaking cultures to discuss mental health.

Schnelles Quiz

The watch stopped working because the internal _______ was full of dust.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: mechanism

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