Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #18588
utensil
用具;器具;器皿
an implement for practical use, especially in a household
- 1.
An instrument or device for domestic use, especially in the kitchen.
家用器具,尤指厨房用具。
- 2.
an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
实用工具(尤指家用器具)
- 3.
Specifically, a eating utensil (fork, table knife, or spoon); a piece of flatware or cutlery.
特指餐具(叉、餐刀或勺);一件扁平餐具或刀具。
- 4.
A useful small tool, implement, or vessel.
有用的小工具、器具或容器。
家用器具,尤指厨房用具。;实用工具(尤指家用器具);特指餐具(叉、餐刀或勺);一件扁平餐具或刀具。;有用的小工具、器具或容器。;器皿
In use
Please wash every utensil after you finish cooking.
The chef picked up a sharp utensil to slice the vegetables.
We packed plates, cups, and eating utensils for the picnic.
a utensil for [doing sth]
表示用途时,名词后可接介词短语作定语。
A grater is a utensil for shredding cheese.
刨丝器是用来擦奶酪丝的器具。
a utensil that [clause]
定义工具时,可用关系代词引导定语从句说明其功能。
A peeler is a utensil that removes the skin from fruit.
削皮器是一种去除水果皮的器具。
use a/the utensil to [verb]
在‘用某器具做某事’的说法里,动词后接器具名词,再接表示目的的不定式。
Connections
Collocations
- kitchen utensil
- 厨房用具
- She bought a new set of kitchen utensils.她买了一套新的厨房用具。
- cooking utensil
- 烹饪用具
- These cooking utensils are made of stainless steel.这些烹饪用具是不锈钢制成的。
- eating utensil
- 进食用具;餐具
- Forks, knives, and spoons are eating utensils.叉子、刀和勺子都是进食用具。
- household utensil
- 家用器具
- The shop sells various household utensils.这家商店出售各种家用器具。
- writing utensil
- 书写用具
- Please bring your own writing utensils to the exam.请自带书写用具参加考试。
- utensil drawer
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆联想:u 开头像 use(用),[uˈtensl] 就是拿来用的家用工具,如锅铲、勺子。
Context & Register
语域:neutral 常见场景:烹饪、用餐、家庭日常、产品说明 utensil 是中性偏正式的词,通常用于烹饪、用餐或家庭日常场景,在书面说明或产品描述中比较常见,口语中较少单独使用。
Grammar Note
尤指家庭或厨房中使用的器具、器皿。
Pronunciation & Spelling
与 utensil 真正押韵的是 pencil 和 stencil(重读元音及之后均为 /ɛnsəl/)。注意 council、parcel、tinsel 拼写或结尾相近,但重读元音不同,并不押韵;vessel 只是结尾 /səl/ 相近,缺少 /n/。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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