mechanism

A noun referring to a system of parts working together in a machine, or a process by which something is achieved or operates.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее систему частей, работающих вместе в механизме, или процесс, с помощью которого что-то достигается или функционирует.esSustantivo que designa un sistema de partes que funcionan juntas en una máquina o artefacto, o el proceso mediante el cual se logra o funciona algo.frNom désignant un système de pièces fonctionnant ensemble dans une machine, ou un processus par lequel quelque chose est réalisé ou fonctionne.deSubstantiv, das ein System zusammenwirkender Teile bezeichnet, etwa in einer Maschine, oder einen Vorgang, durch den etwas erreicht wird oder funktioniert.ptSubstantivo que designa um sistema de partes que trabalham juntas em uma máquina, ou o processo pelo qual algo é alcançado ou funciona.zh指由若干部件组成并协同工作的机械装置或系统；也指实现某事的途径、方法或运作过程。arاسم يشير إلى نظام من الأجزاء يعمل معًا في آلة أو جهاز، أو إلى العملية أو الطريقة التي يتم بها تحقيق شيء ما أو أداء وظيفة معينة.

1. Mechanical device B2 formal technical

   A system of parts working together in a machine.

   • The clock's mechanism is made of tiny gears and springs.
   • The locking mechanism on the door is broken.
   • Engineers designed a new mechanism for the engine.

   ruМеханизмesMecanismo (dispositivo mecánico)frmécanisme (dispositif mécanique)deMechanismusptMecanismozh机械装置arآلة

   同义词: apparatuscontraptiondeviceengineinstrumentmachinemachinerytool

2. Process or system B2 formal scientific

   A natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about.

   • The mechanism of photosynthesis is complex.
   • Scientists are studying the mechanism of memory formation.
   • The body's immune mechanism fights off infections.

   ruМеханизмesmecanismo (proceso o sistema)frmécanisme (processus)deMechanismusptMecanismozh机制arآلية

   同义词: agencyinstrumentalitymachinerymethodoperationprocedureprocesssystemtechnique

3. Procedure or method C1 formal technical

   A method or procedure for achieving something.

   • The company implemented a new feedback mechanism.
   • There is a mechanism in place for resolving disputes.
   • The pricing mechanism adjusts based on demand.

   ruМеханизмesmecanismofrProcédé ou méthodedeMechanismusptMecanismozh机制arآلية

   同义词: instrumentmethodprocedureprocesssystemtechniquevehicle

• mechanisms plural form
• mechanisms' possessive plural form
• mechanism's possessive singular form