biomechanics

IPA/ˌbaɪəʊməˈkænɪks/
IPA/ˌbaɪəʊməˈkænɪks/

biomechanics — noun

1. the scientific field that studies how physical forces act on the human body and

1.名詞B2
釋義

the scientific field that studies how physical forces act on the human body and on animals during movement, and the principles of motion that result from bones, muscles, and joints working together

例句

Liam studied biomechanics at university before joining a sports-injury clinic.

The running shoes were designed using the latest research in biomechanics.

passive: 'were designed using...'

同義詞
  • kinesiology

    focuses more on human body movement itself, while biomechanics also examines the forces and physics behind that movement

  • kinematics

    a narrower subfield that describes motion without measuring the forces involved

  • biophysics

    a much broader field covering all physical processes in living things, not just movement

文法句型

biomechanics + singular verb

用法筆記

Always uncountable; takes a singular verb. Typical in academic writing, sports medicine, and physiotherapy contexts.

常見錯誤

❌Biomechanics are important for athletes.
✅Biomechanics is important for athletes.
💡'biomechanics' is uncountable and takes a singular verb.
❌I study biomechanic at university.
✅I study biomechanics at university.
💡the word always ends in '-s', even as a singular noun.