appliance
音标发音
- 英式音标 [əˈplaɪ.əns]
- 美式音标 [əˈplaɪ.əns]
- 国际音标 [ə'plaiəns]
- 英式发音
- 美式发音
基本解释
- n.器具;应用;装置;器械
词源解说
- 1560左右进入英语,直接源自拉丁语的applicare,意为用具,器具。
词根记忆
- appli(看作apply,运用) + ance(表性质)→可用的东西→用具,器具
- appli(看作apply,应用) + ance→应用之物→用具,器具
- appli(看作apply,使用) + ance→可用的东西→用具,器具
- 来自apply(v.运用,使用)
词组短语
- delicate appliance 精密仪器
- domestic appliance 家用电器
- electric appliances 电器
- household appliances 家用器具
- medical appliance 医疗器械
用作名词 (n.)
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英英字典
- a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine
- An appliance is a device or machine in your home that you use to do a job such as cleaning or cooking. Appliances are often electrical.