mechanically
gb/mɪkˈænɪkli/ us/mɪkˈænɪkli/
B2
Engelsk
~ 7200
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adverb
B2
property
1
in an unthinking, automatic way
In a way that is done like a habit, without thinking or feeling, almost like a machine.
Bruksmønster:
to [do something] mechanically
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning of "mechanically" with the idea of using a machine. In a sentence like "He answered mechanically," it does not mean he used a machine; it means he answered without thinking or feeling. Spelling mistakes such as *"mechanicly"* instead of "mechanically" are also common.
Synonymer
automatically (Often used in both technical and everyday contexts; can mean 'by machine' as well as 'without thinking', while 'mechanically' here focuses on the unfeeling, routine quality.)
Antonymer
thoughtfully (Stresses doing something with care and real attention, instead of in a flat, automatic way.)
Ordkombinasjoner
nod mechanically
|answer mechanically
|smile mechanically
|repeat mechanically
|work mechanically
|respond mechanically
Temaer
behavior
|emotions
|work
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- She nodded mechanically, not really listening to what he was saying.
- He answered the interview questions mechanically, as if he had memorized them all beforehand.
- After ten years in the job, he greeted customers mechanically, with no real enthusiasm.
- The students copied the text mechanically, without trying to understand its meaning.
- He smiled mechanically for the photo, but his eyes showed that he was exhausted.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- She smiled mechanically and did not look happy.
- He answered the questions mechanically, like a robot.
- The children repeated the words mechanically after the teacher.
- Every morning he gets ready mechanically before work.
adverb
technical
B2
property
2
by means of machines
By using machines or mechanical tools, not by hand.
Bruksmønster:
[something] is mechanically [past participle]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may overuse this technical sense in everyday speech where "automatically" or "by machine" would sound more natural. Also, they may confuse it with the emotional meaning, for example, thinking "He works mechanically" must mean he uses machines, when it often means he works without feeling.
Synonymer
by machine (A more informal phrase; clearly states that machines, not people, are doing the work.)
Antonymer
manually (Highlights that something is done by hand or by people, not by machines.)
Ordkombinasjoner
mechanically separated meat
|mechanically ventilated patient
|mechanically cooled
|mechanically driven
|mechanically operated
Temaer
technology
|science
|engineering
Eksempler
- In this plant, the chickens are mechanically plucked and cleaned.
- The laboratory samples were mechanically mixed to ensure uniform quality.
- The building is mechanically ventilated to keep the air fresh.
- The doors open mechanically when the train arrives at the platform.
- The grain is mechanically dried before it is stored in the silos.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The gate opens mechanically when a car comes close.
- In this factory, the meat is cut mechanically.
- The room is mechanically cooled in summer.
- The patient was mechanically ventilated after the operation.
adverb
technical
C1
property
3
in terms of mechanics
When talking about the physical forces and movement in a system, not about other things like chemistry or cost.
Bruksmønster:
Mechanically, [clause]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may not realize that in this technical sense, "mechanically" is often used at the start of a sentence (e.g., "Mechanically, the device is simple") to mean "from the mechanical point of view," not "by machine."
Synonymer
in mechanical terms (A slightly longer phrase used in technical writing to introduce a focus on mechanics.)
Ordkombinasjoner
mechanically similar
|mechanically different
|mechanically equivalent
|mechanically coupled
Temaer
science
|engineering
|technology
Eksempler
- Mechanically, the system behaves like a simple spring and mass.
- The two alloys are mechanically similar but very different chemically.
- Mechanically, this design is efficient, but it is difficult to manufacture at scale.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Mechanically, the bridge is strong.
- The two metals are mechanically different.
- Mechanically, this new model is better than the old one.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
mechanically
IPA
GB/mɪkˈænɪkli/
US/mɪkˈænɪkli/
Stavelser og trykk
mech - an - ic - ally (4 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (an)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: mechanically
- Plural: mechanicallies
Ordfamilie
Forms
mechanicallies
noun
Core family
Advanced or less common
Uttrykk
mechanically speaking
1/mɪkˈænɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
from a mechanical point of view
Used before a statement to show you are talking only about how something works as a machine or physical system, not about other things.
Eksempler
- Mechanically speaking, the car is in good shape, but the body is rusty.
- Mechanically speaking, this solution is simple, but it may be hard for users to control.