Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #1869
mechanism
机械装置；机构；系统
核心释义
A system of parts that work together to perform a function, such as a machine or a natural structure.
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用于转换或控制运动,或传递或控制动力的任何机械手段
Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.
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化学反应中发生的原子过程
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
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凸轮、齿轮、连杆、皮带、链条及逻辑机械元件的任何组合
Any combination of cams, gears, links, belts, chains and logical mechanical elements.
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做某事的技术层面
the technical aspects of doing something
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一组相互作用的实体(如物体)
A group of entities, such as objects, that interact together.
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结构或功能类似机器的自然物体
a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
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心理、物理或化学过程
A mental, physical, or chemical process.
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任何管理有用能量转换的过程或系统
Any process of, or system designed to manage useful energy conversion.
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所有自然现象都可用物理原因解释的理论
The theory that all natural phenomena can be explained by physical causes.
机制；机理；过程；方法；技巧；手段；机械论；用于转换或控制运动,或传递或控制动力的任何机械手段；化学反应中发生的原子过程
用法In use
The mechanism of this clock is very complex.
用法提示：名词，指机械装置的结构
The body has a natural mechanism to fight infections.
用法提示：名词，指生物体内的作用机制
The market mechanism helps to set prices.
用法提示：名词，指经济系统中的运作机制
he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions
a mechanism of social control
mechanisms of communication
the mechanism of the ear
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- defense mechanism
- 防御机制
- His constant joking is a defense mechanism to hide his insecurity.他不断的开玩笑是一种掩饰不安全的防御机制。
- coping mechanism
- 应对机制
- She uses exercise as a coping mechanism for stress.她利用锻炼作为应对压力的机制。
- market mechanism
- 市场机制
- The market mechanism determines the price of goods.市场机制决定了商品的价格。
- control mechanism
- 控制机制
- The company implemented a new control mechanism to monitor expenses.公司实施了一种新的控制机制来监控开支。
- regulatory mechanism
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
将mechanism拆为mechan-（机械）和-ism（论），想象机器的运作原理即为‘机理’。
语境与语域Context & Register
作为'机理'时，语域正式，多用于学术论文、科学报告等专业写作。日常交流较少使用此义项。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
These words all end with the suffix '-ism', pronounced /ɪzəm/, which matches the ending of 'mechanism'.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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