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tool

释义

tool

noun countable

UK /tuːl/

Word Forms

singular	tool
plural	tools

1
a piece of equipment, usually one that you hold in your hand, that is designed to do a particular type of work
kitchen/gardening/dental tools
a set of tools
Synonyms and related words
Types of tools
gadget
gadgetry
machine tool
See alsomachine tool
2
something that you use in order to perform a job or to achieve an aim
tool of:
Speech is a tool of communication.
a tool for:
These sales forecasts are an extremely useful tool for management.
tool for doing something:
Words are essential tools for formulating and communicating thoughts.
Synonyms and related words
General words for machinery and equipment
apparatus
armamentarium
array
3
someone who is used by another person or group, especially to do a difficult or dishonest job
Synonyms and related words
People who are tricked or easy to trick
dupe
sitting duck
sitting target
4
impolitea penis
Synonyms and related words
Sex and reproductive organs
balls
bits
bollocks

phrases

down tools

the tools of the trade

tool

noun countable

US /tul/

Word Forms

singular	tool
plural	tools

1
a piece of equipment, usually one that you hold in your hand, that is designed to do a particular type of work
kitchen/garden/dental tools
a set of tools
Synonyms and related words
Types of tools
gadget
gadgetry
machine tool
See alsomachine tool
2
something that you use in order to perform a job or to achieve an goal
tool of:
Speech is a tool of communication.
a tool for:
These sales forecasts are an extremely useful tool for management.
tool for doing something:
Words are essential tools for formulating and communicating thoughts.
Synonyms and related words
General words for machinery and equipment
accouterments
apparatus
armamentarium
3
someone who is used by another person or group, especially to do a difficult or dishonest job
Synonyms and related words
People who are tricked or easy to trick
dupe
sitting duck
sitting target
4
offensivea penis
Synonyms and related words
Sex and reproductive organs
balls
beaver
bits

phrases

the tools of the trade

tool

verb intransitive/transitive mainly Americaninformal

UK /tuːl/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	tool
he/she/it	tools
present participle	tooling
past tense	tooled
past participle	tooled

1
to drive a vehicle, especially in a relaxed way or without any specific purpose
tool around/along:
He spent the evening tooling around town in his new car.
Synonyms and related words
To drive, or to operate a vehicle
back up
belt up
be on someone’s tail

phrasal verbs

tool up

tool

verb intransitive/transitive informal

US /tul/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	tool
he/she/it	tools
present participle	tooling
past tense	tooled
past participle	tooled

1
to drive a vehicle, especially in a relaxed way or without any specific purpose
tool around/along:
He spent the evening tooling around town in his new car.
Synonyms and related words
To drive, or to operate a vehicle
back up
block in
box in

phrasal verbs

tool up

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