a set of moving parts in a machine that performs a task 机械装置；机件 a delicate watch mechanism 精致的手表机件 The mechanism for locking the door of the washing machine is childproof. 锁定洗衣机门的装置是儿童安全的。 The gun froze, jamming the mechanism. 枪受到冰冻，卡住了击发装置。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- firing
- locking
- steering
- …
- activate
- jam
- operate
- work
a method or a system for achieving something 方法；机制 mechanisms for dealing with complaints from the general public 处理公众投诉的机制 The college has established an effective student support mechanism. 学院建立了有效的学生支持机制。
Extra ExamplesThe government is held accountable through the mechanism of regular general elections. 通过定期大选的机制使政府负起责任。 The system provides a mechanism whereby information is channelled into the market. 这套系统提供把信息导入市场的机制。 an effective mechanism for enforcing the rules 执行规章的有效机制 Simple repetition was regarded as an effective learning mechanism. 简单的重复曾被认为是有效的学习方法。 The present mechanisms of government could be improved. 目前的政府机制可以改进。 Various mechanisms are in place for dealing with emergencies. 处理紧急情况的不同机制已经建立起来。 We need some kind of mechanism for making appointments. 我们需要某种预约机制。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- effective
- exact
- precise
- …
- provide
- propose
- suggest
- …
- operate
- work
- allow something
- …
- by the mechanism of
- through the mechanism of
- mechanism for
- …
a system of parts in a living thing that together perform a particular function （生物体内的）机制，构造 the balance mechanism in the ears 耳内的平衡机制
Extra ExamplesScientists have been unable to explain the exact mechanism behind this effect. 科学家一直不能解释这种效应背后的确切机制。 This activates the body's thirst mechanism. 这会触发身体的口渴机制。 physiological mechanisms regulating the release of hormones 调节荷尔蒙释放的生理机制
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- effective
- exact
- precise
- …
- provide
- propose
- suggest
- …
- operate
- work
- allow something
- …
- by the mechanism of
- through the mechanism of
- mechanism for
- …
Word Originmid 17th cent.: from modern Latin mechanismus, from Greek mēkhanē, from mēkhos ‘contrivance’.