mechanism
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/ˈmekənɪzəm/
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/ˈmekənɪzəm/
A set of parts in a machine that work together to do a job.
The clock's mechanism stopped working, so it no longer tells time.
钟表的机械装置停止工作了,所以它不再显示时间。
A way or system to make something happen.
The company created a new mechanism to handle customer complaints quickly.
公司创建了一个新的机制来快速处理客户投诉。
Parts in a living thing that work together to perform a function.
The body has a natural mechanism to fight off infections.
身体有一个天然的机制来抵抗感染。