mechanism

mecanismo

Proceso que explica cómo ocurre o funciona algo.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: mechanism by which… (We studied the mechanism by which plants store water.)

Sinónimos: process

Expresiones frecuentes: underlying mechanism, mechanism of something, mechanism behind something

mecanismo

Conjunto de partes de una máquina o un ser vivo que realiza una función concreta.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Expresiones frecuentes: control mechanism, locking mechanism, release mechanism

mecanismo

Conjunto mecánico que modifica o controla el movimiento, o transmite fuerza de una parte a otra.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Expresiones frecuentes: drive mechanism, gear mechanism, steering mechanism