mechanism
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.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The locking mechanism on the front door is broken.
The part of the door that locks is not working.
The international committee established a mechanism for monitoring peace.
The group created a formal process to watch the peace situation.
I don't really understand the mechanism of this toy car.
I do not know how the inside parts of this toy work.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'Mechanical' robot. The 'Mechanism' is the 'ISM' (system) that makes the 'MECH' (machine) move.
Quiz rápido
The watch stopped working because the internal _______ was full of dust.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: mechanism
Ejemplos
The locking mechanism on the front door is broken.
everydayThe part of the door that locks is not working.
The international committee established a mechanism for monitoring peace.
formalThe group created a formal process to watch the peace situation.
I don't really understand the mechanism of this toy car.
informalI do not know how the inside parts of this toy work.
Researchers are studying the biological mechanism of how birds migrate.
academicScientists are looking at the natural process birds use to fly long distances.
Our company needs a mechanism to handle customer complaints quickly.
businessOur business needs a clear system to deal with unhappy customers.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
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.
Se confunde a menudo con
A machine is the whole device, while a mechanism is a specific set of parts or a process inside it.
A mechanic is a person who fixes machines; a mechanism is the system of parts itself.
Notas de uso
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.
Errores comunes
Learners often try to use 'mechanism' as a verb. Remember that 'mechanism' is a noun; the verb form is 'mechanize'.
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'Mechanical' robot. The 'Mechanism' is the 'ISM' (system) that makes the 'MECH' (machine) move.
Origen de la palabra
From the Greek word 'mekhane', which means a machine or a tool used to do work.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In psychology, 'coping mechanisms' is a very common term used in English-speaking cultures to discuss mental health.
Quiz rápido
The watch stopped working because the internal _______ was full of dust.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: mechanism
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