device
Significado: A piece of equipment made for a particular purpose; a technique
A device is a piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electronic one. It can also refer to a technique or plan (a literary device, a plot device). In modern usage, it often refers to electronic gadgets like smartphones and tablets. 'Devices' is commonly used for tech products.
Ejemplos
- All electronic devices must be switched off during takeoff. 起飞时所有电子设备必须关闭。Todos los dispositivos electrónicos deben apagarse durante el despegue.離陸中はすべての電子機器の電源を切る必要があります。이륙 중에는 모든 전자 기기의 전원을 꺼야 합니다.
- The author uses flashback as a narrative device. 作者使用闪回作为叙事手法。El autor utiliza el flashback como recurso narrativo.著者は物語の手法としてフラッシュバックを使用しています。저자는 서사 기법으로 플래시백을 사용하고 있습니다.
- This clever device helps save water in the kitchen. 这个巧妙的装置有助于在厨房节约用水。Este ingenioso dispositivo ayuda a ahorrar agua en la cocina.この巧妙な装置はキッチンでの節水に役立ちます。이 기발한 장치는 주방에서 물을 절약하는 데 도움이 됩니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'devis' meaning 'division' or 'wish', from Latin 'divisus', past participle of 'dividere' (to divide). Originally meant a design or plan; the mechanical contrivance sense developed later.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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