early 15c., "of or pertaining to machines," from mechanic (adj.) + -al (1); of persons or human actions, "resembling machines, automatic" it is from c. 1600. Related: Mechanically. Mechanical-minded is recorded from 1820.
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1. The company undertakes mechanical work on all types of cars.
该公司承接各类汽车的修理工作。
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2. He was a very mechanical person, who knew a lot about sound.
他精通机械,了解许多有关声音的知识。
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3. Stress, both human and mechanical, may also be a contributing factor.
来自人的和机械方面的压力可能也是一个因素。
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4. Data recorders also pin-point mechanical faults rapidly, reducing repair times.
数据记录仪还能迅速查明机械故障,减少维修次数。
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5. Many girls have a kind of mechanical attitude towards sex.