英语词汇“tool”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

tool

(tuːl )

Word forms: tools

1. countable noun B2

A tool is any instrument or simple piece of equipment that you hold in your hands and use to do a particular kind of work. For example, spades, hammers, and knives are all tools.

I find the best tool for the purpose is a pair of shears.

Synonyms: implement, device, appliance, apparatus

2. See also machine tool

3. countable noun

You can refer to anything that you use for a particular purpose as a particular type of tool.

Writing is a good tool for discharging overwhelming feelings.

The computer has become an invaluable teaching tool.

The threat of bankruptcy is a legitimate tool to extract money from them.

Synonyms: means, agency [old-fashioned], vehicle, medium

4. countable noun

If you describe someone as a tool of a particular person, group, or system, you mean that they are controlled and used by that person, group, or system, especially to do unpleasant or dishonest things. [disapproval]

He became the tool of the security services. [+ of]

Synonyms: puppet, creature, pawn, dupe

5. to down tools phrase

If you say that workers down tools, you mean that they stop working suddenly in order to strike or to make a protest of some kind. [British]

6. tools of one's/the trade phrase

The tools of your trade or the tools of the trade are the skills, instruments, and other equipment that you need in order to do your job properly.

These organisations use bugging and tapping as everyday tools of their trade.

Poets are infatuated with language, the tools of the trade.

Phrasal verbs:

tool up

1. phrasal verb [usually passive]

To tool someone or something up, or to tool up, is to prepare the equipment or skills needed to do something.

We're tooling up to make the ventilators now. [VERB PARTICLE]

I was tooled up with pencils, sketchbooks, and paintbrushes. [be V-ed P with n]

2. phrasal verb [usually passive]

If someone tools up, they arm themselves in preparation for fighting.

They're fully tooled up with rifles and other weapons. [be V-ed P with n]

There are tooled up hooded thugs running amok. [VERB-ed PARTICLE]

I'm going to tool up. [VERB PARTICLE]

Collocations:

diagnostic tool

CT scans are miraculous diagnostic tools but their role in screening healthy people has still to be established in many areas.

Times, Sunday Times (2010)

It gives doctors a valuable diagnostic tool.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

Others said that the scans were often a crucial diagnostic tool.

Times, Sunday Times (2012)

essential tool

In this sense, an MBA is an essential tool for one's career advancement.

Times, Sunday Times (2006)

One of the most essentials tools is a calendar, online or otherwise.

Christianity Today (2000)

She is an economist but lacks the technical experience or contacts that are the essential tools of a trade negotiator.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

important tool

The new flexibility allowing free switching between cash and equities will be an important tool for some savers.

Times, Sunday Times (2014)

This is potentially an important tool but by no means a silver bullet.

Times, Sunday Times (2012)

Information systems are an increasingly important competitive tool for firms.

Basic Marketing. Principles and Practice (1986)

search tool

Users are polishing themselves up, companies are using search tools to track them down.

Times, Sunday Times (2011)

First, find the person you are looking for using the search tools.

The Sun (2014)

Use the search engine tool at the top right of the page to find people who could be of use.

Times, Sunday Times (2011)

use a tool

Remarkably, in the 8,000 mile trip, the only tool used was a screwdriver to remove dust from a blocked air filter.

The Sun (2012)

Airline tickets are another tool used by scammers.

The Sun (2014)

The tool used in this study was pelvimetry caliper.

Nurniati Tianastia Rullynil, Ermawati ., Lisma Evareny 2014, 'Pengaruh Senam Nifas terhadap Penurunan Tinggi Fundus Uteri pada Ibu Post Partum di RSUP DR. M. Djamil Padang', Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas

useful tool

To many evolutionary biologists, such a large database is one of the most useful tools.

EXTINCTION: Evolution and the End of Man (2002)

Online calculators may be a useful tool for borrowers in the initial stages of hunting for a mortgage.

Times, Sunday Times (2012)

Technology is an enormously useful tool that can make learning much more vivid and enjoyable.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

valuable tool

While experience is a valuable tool, it can also lead to bad advice if you don't know how to use it.

Christianity Today (2000)

At present, both are considered valuable tools for understanding how risk affects the prices of assets.

Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (1995)

Using social media can be a valuable tool.

The Sun (2014)

vital tool

Accidents often occur because workers lack one vital tool to protect themselves: information.

A Conceptual View of Human Resource Management: Strategic Objectives, Environments, Functions

The training to perform and present yourself a certain way is something that is also a vital business tool.

Times, Sunday Times (2012)

The new technology is a vital tool in the hunt for criminals and stolen vehicles.

Times, Sunday Times (2006)

Translations:

Chinese: 工具

Japanese: 道具

单词	tool
释义	tool (tuːl ) Word forms: tools 1. countable noun B2 A tool is any instrument or simple piece of equipment that you hold in your hands and use to do a particular kind of work. For example, spades, hammers, and knives are all tools. I find the best tool for the purpose is a pair of shears. Synonyms: implement, device, appliance, apparatus 2. See also machine tool 3. countable noun You can refer to anything that you use for a particular purpose as a particular type of tool. Writing is a good tool for discharging overwhelming feelings. The computer has become an invaluable teaching tool. The threat of bankruptcy is a legitimate tool to extract money from them. Synonyms: means, agency [old-fashioned], vehicle, medium 4. countable noun If you describe someone as a tool of a particular person, group, or system, you mean that they are controlled and used by that person, group, or system, especially to do unpleasant or dishonest things. [disapproval] He became the tool of the security services. [+ of] Synonyms: puppet, creature, pawn, dupe 5. to down tools phrase If you say that workers down tools, you mean that they stop working suddenly in order to strike or to make a protest of some kind. [British] 6. tools of one's/the trade phrase The tools of your trade or the tools of the trade are the skills, instruments, and other equipment that you need in order to do your job properly. These organisations use bugging and tapping as everyday tools of their trade. Poets are infatuated with language, the tools of the trade. Phrasal verbs: tool up 1. phrasal verb [usually passive] To tool someone or something up, or to tool up, is to prepare the equipment or skills needed to do something. We're tooling up to make the ventilators now. [VERB PARTICLE] I was tooled up with pencils, sketchbooks, and paintbrushes. [be V-ed P with n] 2. phrasal verb [usually passive] If someone tools up, they arm themselves in preparation for fighting. They're fully tooled up with rifles and other weapons. [be V-ed P with n] There are tooled up hooded thugs running amok. [VERB-ed PARTICLE] I'm going to tool up. [VERB PARTICLE] Collocations: diagnostic tool CT scans are miraculous diagnostic tools but their role in screening healthy people has still to be established in many areas. Times, Sunday Times (2010) It gives doctors a valuable diagnostic tool. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Others said that the scans were often a crucial diagnostic tool. Times, Sunday Times (2012) essential tool In this sense, an MBA is an essential tool for one's career advancement. Times, Sunday Times (2006) One of the most essentials tools is a calendar, online or otherwise. Christianity Today (2000) She is an economist but lacks the technical experience or contacts that are the essential tools of a trade negotiator. Times, Sunday Times (2008) important tool The new flexibility allowing free switching between cash and equities will be an important tool for some savers. Times, Sunday Times (2014) This is potentially an important tool but by no means a silver bullet. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Information systems are an increasingly important competitive tool for firms. Basic Marketing. Principles and Practice (1986) search tool Users are polishing themselves up, companies are using search tools to track them down. Times, Sunday Times (2011) First, find the person you are looking for using the search tools. The Sun (2014) Use the search engine tool at the top right of the page to find people who could be of use. Times, Sunday Times (2011) use a tool Remarkably, in the 8,000 mile trip, the only tool used was a screwdriver to remove dust from a blocked air filter. The Sun (2012) Airline tickets are another tool used by scammers. The Sun (2014) The tool used in this study was pelvimetry caliper. Nurniati Tianastia Rullynil, Ermawati ., Lisma Evareny 2014, 'Pengaruh Senam Nifas terhadap Penurunan Tinggi Fundus Uteri pada Ibu Post Partum di RSUP DR. M. Djamil Padang', Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas useful tool To many evolutionary biologists, such a large database is one of the most useful tools. EXTINCTION: Evolution and the End of Man (2002) Online calculators may be a useful tool for borrowers in the initial stages of hunting for a mortgage. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Technology is an enormously useful tool that can make learning much more vivid and enjoyable. Times, Sunday Times (2008) valuable tool While experience is a valuable tool, it can also lead to bad advice if you don't know how to use it. Christianity Today (2000) At present, both are considered valuable tools for understanding how risk affects the prices of assets. Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (1995) Using social media can be a valuable tool. The Sun (2014) vital tool Accidents often occur because workers lack one vital tool to protect themselves: information. A Conceptual View of Human Resource Management: Strategic Objectives, Environments, Functions The training to perform and present yourself a certain way is something that is also a vital business tool. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The new technology is a vital tool in the hunt for criminals and stolen vehicles. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Translations: Chinese: 工具 Japanese: 道具
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