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device for + n/doing
表示用途，后接名词或动名词。
This is a device for measuring blood pressure.
这是一种测量血压的装置。
装置；设备；发明物
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装置；设备；发明物
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
This is a device for measuring blood pressure.
这是一种测量血压的装置。
为特定目的制造的设备,尤其是机械或电气设备。
Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
为特定目的发明的工具或器械
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
外围设备；硬件设备。
A peripheral device; an item of hardware.
艺术作品中旨在达到特定效果的手法
something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
He turned off the device when he finished using it.
他使用完后关掉了设备。
AI contextual example
The new medical device can detect diseases early.
这种新型医疗设备能早期发现疾病。
AI contextual example
The security device alerted us to the intruder.
安全装置提醒我们有入侵者。
AI contextual example
the device is small enough to wear on your wrist
这个装置小到可以戴在手腕上
WordNet
表示用途，后接名词或动名词。
This is a device for measuring blood pressure.
这是一种测量血压的装置。
表示目的，后接不定式。
They invented a device to purify water.
他们发明了一种净化水的设备。
用定语从句描述装置的功能。
A device that stores energy is called a battery.
储存能量的装置叫做电池。
Not this
I need to device a plan.
Use this
I need to devise a plan.
中文学习者常将名词'device'（装置）与动词'devise'（设计）混淆，'device'不能用作动词，应使用'devise'。
Not this
He bought some new device yesterday.
Use this
He bought some new devices yesterday.
'device'是可数名词，复数形式需加-s。中文'设备'可泛指单复数，但英文中需根据数量明确形式。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
电子设备
He always carries an electronic device in his backpack.
他总是背着一个电子设备在背包里。
移动设备
Many people use their mobile device to check emails.
许多人用他们的移动设备查看邮件。
医疗设备
The hospital bought a new medical device for surgery.
医院购买了一台新的医疗设备用于手术。
用于...的设备
This is a device for measuring blood pressure.
这是一个用于测量血压的设备。
安装设备
The technician will install a device to monitor the temperature.
技术员将安装一个设备来监控温度。
操作设备
You need a license to operate this device.
你需要执照才能操作这个设备。
听任某人自行其是
The teacher decided to leave the students to their own devices for the final project.
老师决定让学生们自行完成期末项目。
这是创世装置。
In the movie 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan', Dr. Carol Marcus presents the Genesis Device to the crew.
在电影《星际迷航2：可汗之怒》中，卡萝尔·马库斯博士向船员们展示了创世装置。
Use device naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
发音似“得外设”，想到“得到外部设备”，帮你记住device意为“设备”。
语域：中性；典型设置：家庭、办公室、工业、技术等；note_zh：通常用于指具体的机械或电子装置，比较常见于日常技术语境。
All listed words end in /aɪs/ and rhyme with 'device'. However, many English words ending in '-ice' are pronounced differently, e.g., 'police' /pəˈliːs/, 'office' /ˈɒfɪs/. Do not rely solely on spelling.
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.