mechanically

Thân thiện

The door opens mechanically when you push the button.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a machinelike manner; without feeling or thought: Performing an action in a routine, automatic, or emotionless way, as if done by a machine.
   • In a mechanical manner; by means of a mechanism: Relating to or operated by a physical device or system of parts.

Usage Examples

• Adverb (machinelike manner):
  • He nodded mechanically, not really listening to the question.
  • The clerk repeated the store policy mechanically, with no attempt to be helpful.
• Adverb (by a mechanism):
  • The garage door opens mechanically with a remote control.
  • This valve is controlled mechanically, not electronically.

Advanced Usage

• "to respond mechanically": to reply in an automatic, unthinking way.
  • After hours of interviews, she began to respond mechanically to the standard questions.
• Used to describe actions performed out of habit or obligation, without genuine engagement.
  • He went through the motions of his job mechanically, dreaming of retirement.

Variants and Related Words

• Mechanical (adj):
  • Pertaining to machinery or tools: "a mechanical engineer."
  • Done without thought or spontaneity: "a mechanical performance."
• Mechanism (n): A system of parts working together in a machine; a natural or established process.
  • The locking mechanism is very sturdy.

Synonyms

• Automatically: In a way that happens as a result of automation or without conscious thought.
• By rote: In a mechanical or habitual way, relying on memory without understanding.
• Perfunctorily: Carried out with minimal effort or reflection, merely to fulfill a duty.

Antonyms

• Thoughtfully: In a way that shows careful consideration.
• Spontaneously: In a natural, sudden, or unplanned way.
• Manually: Operated or done by hand, not by a machine.

Related Phrases

• To do something mechanically: To perform a task in an automatic, unfeeling manner.
  • Years of practice allowed him to play the scales perfectly but mechanically.
• Mechanically inclined: Having a natural skill or interest in understanding and working with machines.
  • She is very mechanically inclined and can fix almost anything.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a machinelike manner; without feeling
   • he smiled mechanically
2. in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
   • this door opens mechanically

Từ đồng nghĩa

• automatically