mechanic
gb/mɪkˈænɪk/ us/mɪkˈænɪk/
A2
Inglese
~ 4300
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
A2
entity
1
Person who fixes machines
Someone who fixes and takes care of machines, especially cars.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] works as a mechanic
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mechanic' (person) with 'mechanics' (the study of forces and motion).
Sinonimi
technician (Can refer to someone with technical skills in various fields, not only machinery.)
Contrari
customer (In the context of repair services, the person receiving service rather than providing it.)
Collocazioni
auto mechanic
|skilled mechanic
|car mechanic
|motorcycle mechanic
|aircraft mechanic
Temi
work
|transport
|technology
|transportation
Esempi
- The mechanic fixed the car's engine in two hours.
- She works as a mechanic at a local garage.
- The mechanic inspected the brakes before the road trip.
- I need to find a good mechanic to service my bike.
- Our mechanic is very reliable and affordable.
Esempi per chi studia
- The mechanic fixed my car.
- I went to see the mechanic.
- The mechanic works in a garage.
- My brother is a car mechanic.
Sostantivo
technical
B1
entity
2
Method or process for doing something
A way or process used to make something work or happen.
Schema d'uso:
the mechanics of [process]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'mechanics' with 'mechanic' and use singular instead of plural when talking about systems or processes.
Sinonimi
procedure (More formal and often refers to official or documented steps.)
Contrari
chaos (Lack of structure or method.)
Collocazioni
game mechanics
|basic mechanics
|mechanics of negotiation
Temi
technology
|process
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The game’s mechanics are easy to learn but hard to master.
- Understanding the mechanics of the human body is essential for medical students.
- The mechanics of this machine are quite simple.
- He explained the mechanics of the voting process.
- The mechanics behind the software are complex.
Esempi per chi studia
- I like the game’s mechanics.
- She knows the mechanics of baking bread.
- We learned the mechanics of the machine.
- The mechanics of this tool are easy.
Grammatica
Forma base
mechanic
IPA
GB/mɪkˈænɪk/
US/mɪkˈænɪk/
Sillabe e accento
mech - an - ic (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (an)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: mechanic
- Plural: mechanics
Famiglia di parole
Forms
mechanics
noun
Core family
mechanical
adjective B1
mechanically
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
manual
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
mechanize
verb B2
mechanization
noun
Espressioni
game mechanics
1/ɡˈeɪm mɪkˈænɪks/
fixed phrase
Rules and systems in a game
The rules and systems that control how a game works.
Esempi
- The game mechanics make it challenging for new players.
- Good game mechanics keep players engaged.
the mechanics of something
1/ðə mɪkˈænɪks əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Details of how something works
The specific details about how something works or is done.
Esempi
- She explained the mechanics of setting up a small business.
- Understanding the mechanics of breathing helps in yoga practice.