machinery; mechanical device; rigid, inflexible
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
machinery; mechanical device; mechanism
Refers to devices utilizing mechanical principles, including levers, pulleys, engines, and firearms. Includes simple machines and complex systems.
The factory installed a lot of heavy machinery.
Levers and pulleys are both simple machines.
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A mechanical failure caused the production line to shut down.
adjective
rigid; mechanical; inflexible; undialectical
Describes methods, thinking, or approaches that lack flexibility, adaptation, or dialectical thinking. Often used in criticism of work styles or thought patterns. The original text contains '化板' which is understood as '呆板' (rigid).
His working methods are too rigid and lack flexibility.
You can't learn a foreign language mechanically by rote memorization; you need to understand the grammar.
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This mechanical approach to handling matters will cause dissatisfaction among the employees.