انگریزی

mechanism

gb/mˈɛkənˌɪzəm/ us/mˈɛkənˌɪzəm/
B1 انگریزی
~ 1900
معانی
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اسم B1 entity
1

system of parts that work together

A group of parts in a machine that move or work together to do something.

استعمال کا انداز: a mechanism for [doing something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mechanism' with 'machine'; a mechanism is often part of a machine, not the whole machine.
ہم معنی الفاظ
device (A general term for a piece of equipment, not necessarily focusing on the moving parts.) | apparatus (More formal term, often used for complex equipment.)
متضاد الفاظ
disassembly (Refers to taking apart the connected parts, the opposite process of having a functioning mechanism.)
لفظی تراکیب
safety mechanism |locking mechanism |release mechanism |mechanism of action
موضوعات
technology |engineering |daily life |science
مثالیں
  • The locking mechanism on the door is broken.
  • This camera has an automatic focusing mechanism.
  • Engineers studied the mechanism that controls the robot's arm.
  • The clock’s mechanism needs oiling to work smoothly.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The door has a simple locking mechanism.
  • A watch has a small mechanism inside it.
  • The pen’s click mechanism is broken.
اسم B2 entity
2

process or method of working

A way or system by which something works or is done.

استعمال کا انداز: a mechanism for [doing something]
عام غلطی:
Learners may overuse 'mechanism' where 'method' or 'system' is more common in everyday speech.
ہم معنی الفاظ
system (Broad term for an organized method; not limited to machinery.) | procedure (More formal and often step-by-step method.)
متضاد الفاظ
chaos (Lack of any ordered process or system.)
لفظی تراکیب
mechanism for change |payment mechanism |decision-making mechanism
موضوعات
business |science |society |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • We need a better mechanism for handling customer complaints.
  • The voting mechanism ensures fairness in the election.
  • The body has natural mechanisms to fight infection.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • We have no mechanism for fixing this problem.
  • The school has a new mechanism for helping students.
  • Our body has a mechanism to stop bleeding.
اسم technical B2 entity
3

biological or chemical process causing an effect

In science, the way something in the body or in nature works to cause a result.

استعمال کا انداز: mechanism of [process]
ہم معنی الفاظ
process (General term; does not emphasize causal detail as much as 'mechanism' in science.)
لفظی تراکیب
mechanism of disease |mechanism of action |defense mechanism
موضوعات
science |medicine
مثالیں
  • Scientists are studying the mechanisms of memory formation.
  • The drug’s mechanism of action is well understood.
  • Photosynthesis is the primary mechanism plants use to produce food.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Doctors study the mechanism of how the drug works.
  • We learned the mechanism of breathing in biology class.
  • The mechanism of digestion breaks food into small parts.
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IPA
GB/mˈɛkənˌɪzəm/
US/mˈɛkənˌɪzəm/
ہجا بندی اور زور
mech - an - ism (3 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (mech)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
  • Base: mechanism
  • Plural: mechanism, mechanisms
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
mechanisms noun
Core family
mechanical adjective B1 mechanically adverb B2 mechanic noun A2
Related words
mechanics noun mechanize verb B2 machinery noun B1
Advanced or less common
mechanization noun mechanistic adjective
عبارات

defense mechanism

1
/dɪfˈɛns mˈɛkənˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase

process protecting from harm or stress

A way your mind or body reacts automatically to protect you from harm or stress.

مثالیں
  • Humor can be a defense mechanism against anxiety.
  • Sweating is the body's defense mechanism to cool down.

mechanism of action

1
/mˈɛkənˌɪzəm əv ˈækʃən/
fixed phrase technical

how a substance works in the body

The exact way a drug or chemical works inside the body to cause an effect.

مثالیں
  • Researchers are investigating the mechanism of action of the new drug.
  • The medication's mechanism of action involves blocking certain nerve signals.

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