单词 | device |
释义 | Word Frequency device(dɪˈvaɪs) noun 1. a machine or tool used for a specific task; contrivance 2. euphemistic a bomb 3. a plan or plot, esp a clever or evil one; scheme; trick 4. any ornamental pattern or picture, as in embroidery 5. a piece of computer hardware that is designed for a specific function 6. a written, printed, or painted design or figure, used as a heraldic sign, emblem, trademark, etc 7. a particular pattern of words, figures of speech, etc, used in literature to produce an effect on the reader 8. archaic the act or process of planning or devising 9. leave someone to his or her own devices Word origin C13: from Old French devis purpose, contrivance and devise difference, intention, from deviser to divide, control; see devise |
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