/ˈmekənɪzəm ||; ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/noun[C] 1 a set of moving parts in a machine that does a certain task 机械装置: Our car has an automatic locking mechanism. 我们的车子备有自动锁紧装置。
2 the way in which sth works or is done 运作；操作；机制；程序: I'm afraid there is no mechanism for dealing with your complaint. 我恐怕无法处理你的投诉。