单词 | mechanics |
释义 | mechanics /meuh kan"iks/, n. 1. (used with a sing. v.) the branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on bodies and with motion, comprised of kinetics, statics, and kinematics. 2. (used with a sing. v.) the theoretical and practical application of this science to machinery, mechanical appliances, etc. 3. (usually used with a pl. v.) the technical aspect or working part; mechanism; structure. 4. (usually used with a pl. v.) routine or basic methods, procedures, techniques, or details: the mechanics of running an office; the mechanics of baseball. [1640-50; see MECHANIC, -ICS] |
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