machinery

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical

n. the internal parts of a machine that make it move and work.

n. the working parts of a machine or instrument. Often used to describe the internal mechanisms of a device.

日本語:機構※

“You can see the complex machinery inside the old clock through the glass.”

“The engineer spent hours cleaning the delicate machinery of the watch, ensuring that every tiny gear could rotate without friction.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic · Formal

n. the systems, rules, or people that make a large organization or government function.

n. the organized systems and procedures through which a complex organization or government operates.

日本語:機構※

“The machinery of government can be very slow when you need a quick answer.”

“The administrative machinery of the university was so complex that even simple requests took months to process through the various committees.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Literary · Formal

n. the special methods or characters an author uses to make a story work.

n. the literary or dramatic devices used to move a plot forward or create a specific effect. Often refers to supernatural elements in classical poetry.

“The author uses the machinery of a ghost story to talk about real history.”

“Critics praised the way the playwright handled the machinery of the plot, weaving together three separate storylines into a single, satisfying conclusion.”