Implement



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GRE 红宝书

• n. 工具, 器具; v. 实现, 实施
• ［英］ v. 实现, 实施 ( fulfill; accomplish)
• ［类］ 反义词: foil ( 挫败)
• ［记］ im ( 进入) +ple ( 满) +ment -> 进入圆满 -> 实现
• ［同］ 同根词: deplete ( 倒空, 耗尽) ; replete ( 饱满的)
• ［例］ to implement one's ideas

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin implementum action of filling up, from Latin implēre to fill up, from in- + plēre to fill — more at full
• Date: 15th century
• 1. an article serving to equip <the implements of religious worship>
• 2. a device used in the performance of a task ; tool, utensil
• 3. one that serves as an instrument or tool <the partnership agreement does not seem to be a very potent implement — H. B. Hoffman>
• Synonyms:
  • implement, tool, instrument, appliance, utensil mean a relatively simple device for performing work. implement may apply to anything necessary to perform a task <crude stone implements><farm implements>. tool suggests an implement adapted to facilitate a definite kind or stage of work and suggests the need of skill more strongly than implement<a carpenter's tools>. instrument suggests a device capable of delicate or precise work<the dentist's instruments>. appliance refers to a tool or instrument utilizing a power source and suggests portability or temporary attachment<household appliances>. utensil applies to a device used in domestic work or some routine unskilled activity<kitchen utensils>.

II. transitive verb

• Date: 1806
• 1. carry out, accomplish; especially to give practical effect to and ensure of actual fulfillment by concrete measures
• 2. to provide instruments or means of expression for
• ? implementation noun
• ? implementer or implementor noun

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