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mechanism

/mɛkənɪzəm/

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1 · noun

a system of parts that produces a result

机制；机械装置

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The locking mechanism prevents the door from opening accidentally.
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锁定装置能防止门意外打开。
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Pronunciation: /mɛkənɪzəm/

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