mechanically
gb/mɪkˈænɪkli/ us/mɪkˈænɪkli/
B2
英语
~ 7200
义项
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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.
用法模式：
to [do something] mechanically
常见错误：
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.
近义词
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.)
反义词
thoughtfully (Stresses doing something with care and real attention, instead of in a flat, automatic way.)
搭配
nod mechanically
|answer mechanically
|smile mechanically
|repeat mechanically
|work mechanically
|respond mechanically
主题
behavior
|emotions
|work
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
用法模式：
[something] is mechanically [past participle]
常见错误：
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.
近义词
by machine (A more informal phrase; clearly states that machines, not people, are doing the work.)
反义词
manually (Highlights that something is done by hand or by people, not by machines.)
搭配
mechanically separated meat
|mechanically ventilated patient
|mechanically cooled
|mechanically driven
|mechanically operated
主题
technology
|science
|engineering
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
用法模式：
Mechanically, [clause]
常见错误：
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."
近义词
in mechanical terms (A slightly longer phrase used in technical writing to introduce a focus on mechanics.)
搭配
mechanically similar
|mechanically different
|mechanically equivalent
|mechanically coupled
主题
science
|engineering
|technology
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- Mechanically, the bridge is strong.
- The two metals are mechanically different.
- Mechanically, this new model is better than the old one.
语法
词典原形
mechanically
IPA
GB/mɪkˈænɪkli/
US/mɪkˈænɪkli/
音节与重音
mech - an - ic - ally （4 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (an)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: mechanically
- Plural: mechanicallies
词族
Forms
mechanicallies
noun
Core family
Advanced or less common
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.