英文中关于机器词汇的比较
英文中关于“机器”词汇的比较Machine, appliance, apparatus, tool, instrument, implement, device gadget
I. Machine
A machine consists of moving parts powered by electricity, etc and is designed for a specific job. machine是由电力等驱动的机器，是为了做某种工作而设计的。
II. Appliance
An appliance is a machine used in the house, such as a washing-machine or dishwasher.
Appliance 是家用电器， 如洗衣机 洗碗机。
III．Apparatus
An apparatus is a system of connected machines, wires, etc
apparatus 是相联结的机器、导线等系统 eg. The apparatus for lighting the stage.
IV. Tool
A tool is an object held in the hand , often used by people in their jobs, eg. a hammer, drill or spanner.
是手持工具，常为干活儿人用的，如，锤子、钻或扳手儿。
V．Instrument
An instrument is a tool designed for a technical task, eg a surgeon’s knife. It may have some moving parts and be used in a technical operation ,eg a microscope or meter.
Instrument 是为技术工作设计的工具，如，手术刀 也可为有某些运转部件用于技术操作， 如，显微镜 或 仪表。
VI．Implement
An implement is a tool generally used outdoors, especially in gardening or farming ,eg. A plough, rake or spade.
Implement 是用于户外的工具，尤指园艺或农作中用的，如犁，耙或锹.
VII. Device
Device is often used implying approval of a useful machine or instrument.
Device 常含褒义，指某机器或工具很有用处：a labor-saving device 省力的器具。A clever device for locking windows
锁窗的灵巧装置。
VIII. Gadget
Gadget is more informal and can suggest disapproval
# Gadget 较为通俗， 可含贬义 。
eg All these modern gadgets are more trouble than they’re worth. 所以这些现代化的装置都是话钱买麻烦的玩意儿。
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