ChatGPT:
Here is the translation:
"The reason why geckos are able to adhere to smooth wall surfaces."
あなた:
ChatGPT:
Here is the translation:
"The secret behind the gecko's adhesive power."
あなた:
ChatGPT:
Yes, "The reason why geckos are able to attach to smooth wall surfaces" is grammatically correct and clear.
However, compared to "adhere", the verb "attach" can sometimes sound more mechanical or suggest a deliberate action, whereas "adhere" is often used in scientific or biological contexts to describe natural sticking or clinging behavior (like that of geckos).
So:
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"attach" is fine in general contexts.
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"adhere" may sound more precise or formal, especially in scientific or explanatory writing.
If you're aiming for a scientific tone or writing about the mechanism (like van der Waals forces or setae), "adhere" is the better choice.