mechanism

meccanismo

Processo che spiega come qualcosa avviene o funziona.

In inglese semplice: The process that explains how something happens or works.

• We do not understand the mechanism yet.
• Scientists studied the mechanisms of memory.
• The report explains the mechanism behind this change.

Come si usa: mechanism by which… (We studied the mechanism by which plants store water.)

Sinonimi: process

Espressioni comuni: underlying mechanism, mechanism of something, mechanism behind something

meccanismo

Insieme di parti di una macchina o di un essere vivente che svolge una funzione precisa.

In inglese semplice: A system of parts within a machine or living thing that performs a particular task.

• The locking mechanism is broken.
• This mechanism controls the movement of the hands.
• The body has mechanisms for controlling its temperature.

Espressioni comuni: control mechanism, locking mechanism, release mechanism

meccanismo

Dispositivo meccanico che modifica o controlla il movimento, oppure trasmette forza da una parte all’altra.

In inglese semplice: A mechanical arrangement that changes or controls movement or passes power from one part to another.

• The mechanism transfers power to the wheels.
• A lever operates the lifting mechanism.
• They designed a mechanism that turns rotation into straight movement.

Espressioni comuni: drive mechanism, gear mechanism, steering mechanism