device
[dɪ'vaɪs] noun countable
OBJECT 物品
IMPROVER
■an object or machine which has been invented for a particular purpose 装置，器械•a contraceptive/electronic device避孕器具／电子装置 •Rescuers used a special device for finding people trapped in collapsed buildings.救援者使用特殊器械来寻找被困在倒塌建筑物下面的人。
[dɪ'vaɪs] noun countable
METHOD 方法
■a method which is used to produce a wanted effect （可达到期望效果的）方法，手段•a literary/rhetorical device文学／修辞手法 •A trademark can be a powerful marketing device.商标可以是一种强有力的行销手段。 •[+ to infinitive] Her cool manner is just a device to avoid having to talk to people.她冷漠的表现只是避免与人交谈的一种手段。
[dɪ'vaɪs] noun countable
BOMB 炸弹
■a bomb or other explosive 炸弹；爆炸装置•an explosive/incendiary/nuclear device爆炸装置／燃烧弹／核爆炸装置 |