| 词组 | tool |
| 释义 | tool /tuːl/ noun 1. something that you hold in your hand and use to do a particular jobadjectives/nouns + toola simple/basic tool Carving can be done with quite simple tools.a sharp tool Make a hole in the bottle with a sharp tool such as a knife.traditional tools These craftsmen use traditional tools and techniques.garden tools We have a shed for storing garden tools.agricultural/farm tools Gradually, agricultural tools improved and farming became more efficient.power tools (=that use electricity) Always be careful when using power tools.hand tools (=that do not use electricity) In those days, they only had hand tools.verbsuse a tool Early humans used stone tools.prepositionsa tool for doing sth I need some kind of tool for making holes.Toolkit and toolbox are usually written as one word.THESAURUS: tool implement formalkitchen | agricultural | farm | writing a tool: She took a wooden spoon from a drawer full of kitchen implements. | The blade probably came from an agricultural implement. | The prisoners were not allowed to have writing implements. instrumentscientific | surgical | medical | writing a small tool used in work such as science or medicine: He collects early scientific instruments such as microscopes. | All surgical instruments must be completely clean. | The company makes high-quality writing instruments. utensil formalcooking | kitchen | eating a tool or piece of equipment, usually one used for preparing or eating food: Wash your hands and all cooking utensils after preparing raw meat. | The patient may have difficulty holding eating utensils. gadgetkitchen | household a small tool or piece of equipment that has been cleverly designed to help you do something more easily: She demonstrates new kitchen gadgets on TV. | He has all the latest household gadgets. | They have designed an electronic gadget that can print labels. | It’s a clever little gadget for getting the stones out of cherries.2. something that you can use to achieve somethingadjectives/nouns + toolan important/essential tool The internet has become an essential tool for research.a useful/valuable tool The test could be a useful tool in schools.a powerful tool Advertising is a powerful tool for influencing people’s buying habits.a teaching/educational/learning tool The book can be used as a teaching tool.a research tool The database is a powerful research tool.a marketing tool You can use the internet as a marketing tool to promote your own business.a management tool This type of analysis is a basic management tool.prepositionsa tool for (doing) sth A survey is a tool for gathering information.a tool for students/designers/architects etc This program is a good tool for architects. |
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