Device
01
设备, 装置
a machine or tool that is designed for a particular purpose
例子
The flashlight is a simple yet helpful device during power outages.
手电筒是停电期间简单而有用的设备。
The music player is a popular handheld device for listening to songs.
音乐播放器是一种流行的便携式设备，用于听歌。
02
设备, 装置
a portable electronic gadet that can connect to the internet, such as a laptop, smartphone, etc.
例子
She used her device to join the virtual meeting from a remote location.
她使用她的设备从远程位置加入了虚拟会议。
Many students now rely on a device like a tablet or laptop to complete their homework and research online.
许多学生现在依靠像平板电脑或笔记本电脑这样的设备来完成作业和在线研究。
03
a clever trick, stratagem, or method used to achieve an end
例子
She used a clever device to win the game.
The politician relied on rhetorical devices to persuade voters.
04
a method, element, or figure in literature, art, or performance intended to produce a specific effect
例子
The author used irony as a device to critique society.
Dramatic tension was heightened by a clever narrative device.
05
an emblematic or symbolic design, often appearing on shields or coats of arms
例子
The knight 's device displayed a lion rampant.
Heralds recorded the family 's device in official registers.
06
any decorative or patterned design, such as embroidery, engraving, or ornamentation
例子
The dress featured an embroidered floral device.
The silver vase was adorned with an intricate device.
