mechanical
gb/mɪkˈænɪkəl/ us/mɪkˈænɪkəl/
B1
Inglés
~ 3800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B1
property
1
Related to machines or tools
About machines or how they work.
Patrón de uso:
[mechanical] [device/system/part]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mechanical' with 'electrical'; 'mechanical' refers to moving parts, not electrical systems.
Sinónimos
machinery-related (Directly refers to something connected with machinery.)
Antónimos
manual (Describes something done by hand, without machinery.)
Colocaciones
mechanical device
|mechanical system
|mechanical failure
|mechanical engineer
|mechanical part
Temas
technology
|engineering
|manufacturing
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The factory shut down due to a mechanical failure.
- She studied mechanical engineering at university.
- The car's mechanical parts were inspected for wear and tear.
- Mechanical systems need regular maintenance.
- This watch has a purely mechanical movement.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The car has a mechanical problem.
- A mechanical clock does not need a battery.
- He is a mechanical engineer.
- The machine stopped because of a mechanical fault.
adjective
B2
property
2
Automatic, without emotion or thought
Done without thinking or feeling, like a machine.
Patrón de uso:
[mechanical] [action/response/smile]
Error frecuente:
Learners may think 'mechanical' here means 'related to machines', but in this sense it describes human actions that seem like machine behavior.
Sinónimos
automatic (Implies an action is carried out without conscious thought, but not necessarily emotionless.)
Antónimos
spontaneous (Implies an action done naturally and with feeling, opposite of robotic or rehearsed.)
Colocaciones
mechanical smile
|mechanical reply
|mechanical routine
Temas
psychology
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He gave a mechanical nod and left the room.
- Her greeting felt mechanical after years of working there.
- The applause was polite but mechanical.
- She answered the questions in a mechanical way.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He gave me a mechanical smile.
- Her answers were short and mechanical.
- The workers moved in a mechanical way.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
Involving physical forces in engineering
About how things move and work in physics or engineering.
Patrón de uso:
[mechanical] [property/process/test]
Sinónimos
kinetic (Refers specifically to movement, but not all mechanical properties involve motion.)
Antónimos
chemical (Refers to processes involving chemical reactions rather than physical forces.)
Colocaciones
mechanical properties
|mechanical stress
|mechanical advantage
Temas
science
|engineering
|technology
Ejemplos
- The material was tested for its mechanical strength.
- Understanding the mechanical properties of metals is crucial for construction.
- This design offers a greater mechanical advantage.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We tested the mechanical strength of the metal.
- The bridge has good mechanical properties.
- The tool gives a big mechanical advantage.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
mechanical
AFI
GB/mɪkˈænɪkəl/
US/mɪkˈænɪkəl/
Sílabas y acento
mech - an - ic - al (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (an)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: mechanical
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
mechanical engineering
1/mɪkˈænɪkəl ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Engineering field about machines
The study and design of machines and how they work.
Ejemplos
- She is studying mechanical engineering at MIT.
- Mechanical engineering covers topics from engines to robotics.
mechanical pencil
1/mɪkˈænɪkəl pˈɛnsəl/
fixed phrase
Pencil with refillable lead mechanism
A pencil that uses thin lead that can be pushed out as needed.
Ejemplos
- I prefer writing with a mechanical pencil because it never needs sharpening.
- He clicked his mechanical pencil and began sketching.