mechanism

US [ˈmekəˌnɪzəm]
UK [ˈmekəˌnɪz(ə)m]
  • n.机制;机械装置;方法;机件
  • Web机构;机理;机械论
Plural Form:mechanisms  
MECHANISM
n.
1.
机械装置;机件a set of moving parts in a machine that performs a task
a delicate watch mechanism
精致的手表机件
2.
方法;机制a method or a system for achieving sth
mechanisms for dealing with complaints from the general public
处理公众投诉的机制
3.
(生物体内的)机制,构造a system of parts in a living thing that together perform a particular function
the balance mechanism in the ears
耳内的平衡机制
Pain acts as a natural defence mechanism .
疼痛起着自然防护机制的作用。

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