How do you use "instrument" in a sentence?

The surgeon carefully selected the instruments for the operation. She plays several musical instruments, including the violin and piano. The treaty is an important instrument of international law.

instrument

Q: What does "instrument" mean?

A tool for a purpose; a musical device An instrument is a tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for precise or scientific work. It also refers to musical instruments used to produce music, or formal legal documents.

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Significado: A tool for a purpose; a musical device

仪器，乐器，工具

instrumento, herramienta

器具、楽器、手段

기구, 악기, 수단

An instrument is a tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for precise or scientific work. It also refers to musical instruments used to produce music, or formal legal documents.

「instrument」是用于特定目的的工具或设备，尤其是用于精确或科学工作的。它也指用于演奏音乐的乐器，或正式的法律文件。

Un «instrument» es una herramienta o dispositivo utilizado para un propósito particular, especialmente para trabajo preciso o científico. También se refiere a instrumentos musicales utilizados para producir música, o documentos legales formales.

「instrument」は、特定の目的、特に精密または科学的な作業に使用される道具または装置です。また、音楽を生み出すために使用される楽器、または正式な法的文書も指します。

instrument는 특정 목적, 특히 정밀하거나 과학적인 작업에 사용되는 도구나 기구를 의미합니다. 또한 음악을 만드는 데 사용되는 악기나 공식적인 법적 문서를 가리키기도 합니다.

Ejemplos

The surgeon carefully selected the instruments for the operation.
外科医生仔细挑选了手术器械。
El cirujano seleccionó cuidadosamente los instrumentos para la operación.
外科医は手術のための器具を慎重に選びました。
외과의사는 수술을 위한 기구를 신중하게 선택했습니다.
She plays several musical instruments, including the violin and piano.
她会演奏几种乐器，包括小提琴和钢琴。
Toca varios instrumentos musicales, incluyendo el violín y el piano.
彼女はバイオリンやピアノを含むいくつかの楽器を演奏します。
그녀는 바이올린과 피아노를 포함한 여러 악기를 연주합니다.
The treaty is an important instrument of international law.
该条约是国际法的重要工具。
El tratado es un instrumento importante del derecho internacional.
その条約は国際法の重要な手段です。
그 조약은 국제법의 중요한 수단입니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'instrumentum' meaning 'a tool' or 'an implement', from 'instruere' (to build, arrange, teach), from 'in-' (upon) and 'struere' (to pile, build). Related to 'instruct' and 'structure'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

From Latin 'instrumentum' meaning tool or equipment. The word expanded to include musical instruments in the 13th century, as these were seen as tools for creating music.

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