instrument

美 [ˈɪnstrəmənt]
英 [ˈɪnstrʊmənt]
  • n.仪器;仪表;工具;器械
  • v.用仪器装备;为管弦乐队编(曲);向…提交法律文件
  • 网络乐器;器具;手段
复数:instruments  
INSTRUMENT
n.
1.
器械;仪器;器具a tool or device used for a particular task, especially for delicate or scientific work
surgical/optical/precision, etc. instruments
外科器械;光学、精密等仪器
instruments of torture
刑具
2.
(车辆、机器的)仪器,仪表a device used for measuring speed, distance, temperature, etc. in a vehicle or on a piece of machinery
the flight instruments
飞行仪表
the instrument panel
仪表盘
3.
促成某事的人(或事物);手段something that is used by sb in order to achieve sth; a person or thing that makes sth happen
The law is not the best instrument for dealing with family matters.
法律并不是处理家庭问题的最佳方法。
an instrument of change
促成变革的措施
4.
~ of sb/sth
受利用(或控制)的人;工具a person who is used and controlled by sb/sth that is more powerful
an instrument of fate
受命运摆布的人
5.
文据;正式法律文件a formal legal document

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