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单词 gadget
释义
gadgetgadget /ˈgædʒɪt/ ●○○ noun [countable] Etymology
ETYMOLOGYgadget
Origin: 1800-1900 Perhaps from French gâchette fastener of a lock
Thesaurus
THESAURUSa piece of equipment that uses power such as electricity to do a particular job
a piece of equipment that uses power such as electricity to do a particular job:  Machines have replaced workers in many factories. You need training before you can operate this machine.
machines in general, especially large machines in factories or on farms:  The miners have to use heavy machinery to dig into the earth.
a piece of equipment, usually small and electronic, that does a special job:  A seismograph is a device that measures earthquake activity.
a separate piece of equipment that is part of a larger machine:  The control unit on the plane’s right propeller may have failed.
a machine that is used in the home:  We sell kitchen appliances such as refrigerators and stoves.
a part of a machine that does a particular job:  The car’s steering mechanism was making strange noises.
a machine that can move and do some of the work of a person on its own:  The factory uses robots to help people put the cars together.
formal a machine or set of devices that is used for a particular purpose:  Electrons are sent through the apparatus at high speed.
informal a small piece of equipment that makes a particular job easier to do:  I have a new gadget for opening wine bottles.
informal a machine or piece of equipment. Used when you do not know what it is or does:  What does that contraption do?
 something such as a hammer that you hold in your hand and use to make or repair things
something such as a hammer that you hold in your hand and use to make or repair things:  The box was full of tools for fixing cars. She had a complete set of garden tools.
a piece of scientific equipment or a medical tool:  Microscopes are a useful scientific instrument.
a small tool or machine, especially one that is new or interesting:  She’s always buying the latest kitchen gadget.
a machine or small tool that is used to do a particular thing:  You must turn off all electronic devices before the plane can take off.
something that you use for preparing and eating food:  Knives, pots, and other kitchen utensils lay on the counter.
formal a tool, especially one used for outdoor work:  The store sells lawnmowers and other yard implements.
the special tools, machines, etc. that you need for a particular activity or type of work:  You need specialized equipment to do serious rock climbing.
 a small machine or tool designed for a specific purpose:  kitchen gadgets such as avocado peelers► see thesaurus at machine1, tool1
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