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.
例文
3 / 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.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'Mechanical' robot. The 'Mechanism' is the 'ISM' (system) that makes the 'MECH' (machine) move.
クイックテスト
The watch stopped working because the internal _______ was full of dust.
正解!
正解は: mechanism
例文
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.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
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.
よく混同される語
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.
使い方のコツ
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.
よくある間違い
Learners often try to use 'mechanism' as a verb. Remember that 'mechanism' is a noun; the verb form is 'mechanize'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'Mechanical' robot. The 'Mechanism' is the 'ISM' (system) that makes the 'MECH' (machine) move.
語源
From the Greek word 'mekhane', which means a machine or a tool used to do work.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In psychology, 'coping mechanisms' is a very common term used in English-speaking cultures to discuss mental health.
クイックテスト
The watch stopped working because the internal _______ was full of dust.
正解!
正解は: mechanism
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