mechanical
/məˈkænɪkl/ (bre, ipa) · [məkˈænɪkəl] /məˈkænɪkl/ (ame, ipa) · [məkˈænɪkəl] /mi-ˈka-ni-kəl/ (ame, mw)
mechanical — 形容詞
- mechanicalpositive
- more mechanicalcomparative
- most mechanicalsuperlative
1. using a motor or engine to do work, rather than relying on human or animal stren
機械的
由機器運作或與機器有關的
using a motor or engine to do work, rather than relying on human or animal strength; also, having to do with machines, their parts, and how those parts function together.
The old mechanical clock in the town square still keeps perfect time.
小鎮廣場上的那座老舊機械鐘，至今依然走時精準。
Lien studied mechanical engineering at the university for four years.
Lien 在大學攻讀了四年的機械工程。
collocation: mechanical engineering
A mechanical failure caused the factory production line to stop.
一次機械故障導致工廠的生產線停擺。
The farmer replaced the old hand tools with mechanical harvesters last spring.
去年春天，農夫用手工具換成了機械收割機。
Maeve called a repair service when the mechanical lock on her gate broke.
Maeve 大門上的機械鎖壞了，於是叫了維修服務。
- manual
operated or done by hand, not by a machine
- hand-operated
requiring direct human effort to work
文法句型
mechanical + noun
be/become/seem + mechanical
用法筆記
Often used before a noun to describe equipment or systems that rely on moving parts and an engine or motor. Contrast with 'electronic' (which uses microchips) and 'manual' (which requires human effort).
常見錯誤
2. concerning the way forces make objects move, stop, or change direction; related
力學的
與力學、運動及物理力有關的
concerning the way forces make objects move, stop, or change direction; related to the physics of motion and energy.
The engineer calculated the mechanical advantage of the pulley system.
工程師計算了滑輪系統的機械利益。
collocation: mechanical advantage
Devika learned about mechanical energy in her physics class today.
Devika 今天在物理課上學到了力學能的相關知識。
The robot's arm converts electrical signals into mechanical movement.
機器人的手臂將電訊號轉換為機械動作。
Tanvi's science project showed how mechanical forces affect bridge structures.
Tanvi 的科學專題展示了機械力如何影響橋樑結構。
A mechanical vibration from the train rattled the cups on the shelf.
火車傳來的機械震動，把架子上的杯子震得嘎嘎作響。
文法句型
mechanical + noun
be + mechanical
用法筆記
This sense belongs to the field of mechanics and physics, describing how physical forces cause or affect motion. It does NOT refer to machines in general — use Sense 1 for that.
常見錯誤
3. done or said without conscious thought or emotion, as if following a preset rout
機械式；呆板
因習慣而機械式地、不加思考的
done or said without conscious thought or emotion, as if following a preset routine rather than making a fresh choice each time.
Yasmin gave a mechanical reply without really listening to the question.
Yasmin 機械式地回答，根本沒仔細聽問題。
After hours of data entry, Eitan's movements became slow and mechanical.
連續幾小時輸入資料後，Eitan 的動作變得緩慢又呆板。
predicative use: became + mechanical
Sumin's smile seemed mechanical, like she was just going through the motions.
Sumin 的笑容顯得很機械，像是只是在應付了事。
Ryan answered every greeting with a mechanical 'fine, thanks' that morning.
那天早上，Ryan 對每個招呼都以機械式的「還好，謝謝」來回應。
The tour guide's mechanical voice made the museum tour feel dull and rushed.
導遊機械式的語調讓博物館之旅顯得枯燥又倉促。
- thoughtful
showing careful consideration
- deliberate
done consciously and on purpose
- spontaneous
natural and unplanned, not following a routine
文法句型
mechanical + noun
seem/look/become + mechanical
用法筆記
Describes human behaviour that is automatic and lifeless, often from boredom, tiredness, or habit. It carries a slightly negative tone — suggesting a lack of genuine feeling or attention.