mechanical /mɪˈkænɪkəl/ adjective Learner's definition of MECHANICAL
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a : of or relating to machinery机械的；机械方面的 -
The flight was delayed because of mechanical problems/difficulties.航班由于机械故障延误。
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a mechanical failure/breakdown机械故障
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I was impressed by her mechanical know-how.她的机械知识令我佩服。
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He's a mechanical genius. [=he is a person who is very smart about machines]他是个机械方面的天才。
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mechanical parts/components机械零件/构件
b : having or using machinery有机械的；使用机械的 2
[more mechanical; most mechanical] disapproving : happening or done without thought or without any effort to be different or interesting机械的；呆板的 -
She gave a mechanical reply.她给了一个机械的回答。
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Copying down the numbers is a boring and mechanical job.抄写数字是项既无趣又机械的工作。
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The actor gave a stiff and mechanical performance.这名演员的表演僵硬而呆板。
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technical : of or relating to physical energy and forces : relating to the science of mechanics机械的；力学的；机械学的 — mechanically
/mɪˈkænɪkli/ adverb