Apparatus



GRE 考研

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 仪器, 设备
• ［英］ n. 仪器, 设备 ( set of instruments in scientific experiments)
• ［例］ laboratory apparatus

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural -tuses or -tus)

• Etymology: Latin, from apparare to prepare, from ad- + parare to prepare — more at pare
• Date: circa 1628
• 1.
  • a. a set of materials or equipment designed for a particular use
  • b. a group of anatomical or cytological parts functioning together mitotic ~
  • c. an instrument or appliance designed for a specific operation
• 2. the functional processes by means of which a systematized activity is carried out the ~ of society: as
  • a. the machinery of government
  • b. the organization of a political party or an underground movement

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