actuator
An actuator is a mechanical component responsible for moving and controlling a mechanism or system. It acts as the 'muscle' of a machine by converting energy, such as electricity or air pressure, into physical motion.
例文
3 / 5The smart lock uses a small actuator to turn the bolt when you use the smartphone app.
The digital lock contains a tiny mechanical mover to shift the locking pin via the phone application.
Each hydraulic actuator must undergo a rigorous safety inspection before being installed in the aircraft.
Every fluid-powered moving part needs a strict safety check before placement in the airplane.
I think the actuator in my car's window is broken because it won't slide up anymore.
I believe the motor part for my car window is failing because the glass is stuck down.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'actor.' Just as an actor performs the action on a stage, an actuator performs the physical 'action' of a machine.
クイックテスト
The robotic arm was unable to pick up the box because the _____ responsible for gripping was malfunctioning.
正解！
正解は： actuator
例文
The smart lock uses a small actuator to turn the bolt when you use the smartphone app.
everydayThe digital lock contains a tiny mechanical mover to shift the locking pin via the phone application.
Each hydraulic actuator must undergo a rigorous safety inspection before being installed in the aircraft.
formalEvery fluid-powered moving part needs a strict safety check before placement in the airplane.
I think the actuator in my car's window is broken because it won't slide up anymore.
informalI believe the motor part for my car window is failing because the glass is stuck down.
In robotic systems, the actuator serves as the critical interface between electronic control and physical environment.
academicIn robots, the moving component acts as the main link between computer signals and real-world movement.
Our firm is looking to source high-precision linear actuators for the new assembly line project.
businessOur company is trying to buy very accurate straight-motion parts for the new factory setup.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
rotary actuator
a device that produces rotational movement
actuator failure
a technical malfunction of the moving component
remote actuator
a mechanism controlled from a distance
よく混同される語
An activator starts a process (like a chemical or social one), while an actuator is specifically a mechanical device that creates physical motion.
A sensor detects information from the environment, whereas an actuator performs an action based on that information.
使い方のコツ
The term is primarily used in technical fields like engineering, robotics, and manufacturing. It refers to the specific part that makes things move rather than the entire machine.
よくある間違い
Learners often use 'motor' for everything, but 'actuator' is the correct term for components that create linear motion or operate valves in industrial contexts.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'actor.' Just as an actor performs the action on a stage, an actuator performs the physical 'action' of a machine.
語源
Derived from the Latin 'actus' (a doing or driving) and 'actuate' (to put into motion).
文法パターン
文化的な背景
The term is increasingly relevant in modern culture due to the rise of 'Industry 4.0' and smart home automation where actuators control everything from smart blinds to robotic vacuums.
クイックテスト
The robotic arm was unable to pick up the box because the _____ responsible for gripping was malfunctioning.
正解！
正解は： actuator
関連語彙
関連単語
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
コメント (0)
ログインしてコメント無料で言語学習を始めよう
無料で始める