mechanic — a person who repairs and maintains machinery, especially car engines
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who repairs and maintains machinery, especially car engines
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈkænɪk/
Korean meaning: 기계를 수리하고 정비하는 사람, 특히 자동차 엔진 정비사
Korean pronunciation: 머-캐-닉 (강세: 캐)
Example Sentences
- The mechanic's hands were so greasy that he left fingerprints on everything he touched, including his lunch sandwich.
- My mechanic is like a doctor for cars - he can diagnose problems just by listening to the engine.
- The mechanic said my car needed surgery, but I think he just wanted to sell me expensive parts.
mechanic
NOUN//məˈkænɪk//
a person who repairs and maintains machinery, especially car engines
Mechanic repairing car engine
The mechanic quickly discovered what was wrong with the motorcycle. (MACHINE + FIX = MECHANIC → a mechanic fixes and works with machines)
The mechanic used automatic tools and systematic methods to solve the problem.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'mechanikos(기계의, 손재주가 있는)'에서 유래되었습니다. 고대 그리스에서는 손으로 만드는 기술자들을 'mechanikos'라고 불렀는데, 이것이 라틴어를 거쳐 현재의 mechanic이 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The mechanic's hands were so greasy that he left fingerprints on everything he touched, including his lunch sandwich.”
“My mechanic is like a doctor for cars - he can diagnose problems just by listening to the engine.”
“The mechanic said my car needed surgery, but I think he just wanted to sell me expensive parts.”
“She trained as a mechanic and now runs her own successful auto repair business.”
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