mechanism
['mek.ə.nɪ.zəm] noun countable
MACHINE PART 机器零件
■a part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together 机械零件；机械装置•These automatic cameras have a special focusing mechanism.这些自动相机有特殊的对焦装置。
['mek.ə.nɪ.zəm] noun countable
SYSTEM
■a way of doing something which is planned or part of a system 体制，结构方式•The mechanism for collecting taxes needs revising.税收制度需要检讨。
['mek.ə.nɪ.zəm] noun countable
BEHAVIOUR 行为
■a part of your behaviour which helps you to deal with a difficult situation （处理棘手情况的）机制•She's actually rather insecure, and her rudeness is just a defence mechanism.她其实很缺乏安全感，她的粗鲁不过是出于防卫心理。 |