machine-made; mechanism; system process
Meanings
5 senses · 13 examplesadjective
machine-made; produced by machinery
Used as an attributive modifier. Also written as 机製 in traditional contexts.
This machine-made paper is smoother than handmade paper.
The factory produces several tons of machine-made coal balls every day.
noun
mechanism; mechanical structure and operating principle
technicalTechnical usage in engineering and computer science.
We need to understand the mechanism of this computer.
The mechanism of this mechanical device is extremely precise.
noun
mechanism; organic structure and physiological function
technicalUsed in biology and medicine to describe physiological processes.
Doctors are studying the mechanism of arteriosclerosis.
The mechanism of action of this drug is still unclear.
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The human body has a complex immune mechanism.
noun
mechanism; physical or chemical laws governing natural phenomena
technicalAlso called 机理 (jī lǐ). Used in scientific methodology and systems theory.
In optimization methods, one needs to understand the mechanism of the optimization object.
Scientists are studying the internal mechanism of this natural phenomenon.
noun
mechanism; process and manner of interaction within a system
Most common usage in economics, politics, and organizational management.
We need to improve the market mechanism.
The competition mechanism can promote enterprise development.
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The decision-making mechanism of this country is very complex.
We need to establish an effective supervision mechanism.