mechanism

仕組み、機構

物事がどのように起こり、働くのかを説明する過程。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： mechanism by which… (We studied the mechanism by which plants store water.)

類義語： process

よく使う表現： underlying mechanism, mechanism of something, mechanism behind something

機構、仕組み

機械や生物の中で、特定の役割を果たす部品や器官の組み合わせ。

やさしい英語で： 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.

よく使う表現： control mechanism, locking mechanism, release mechanism

機構

動きを変えたり制御したり、ある部品から別の部品へ力を伝えたりする装置。

やさしい英語で： 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.

よく使う表現： drive mechanism, gear mechanism, steering mechanism