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单词 appliance
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appliance


ap·pli·ance

A0379900 (ə-plī′əns)n.1. A device or instrument designed to perform a specific function, especially an electrical device, such as a toaster, for household use: a store that sells the newest kitchen appliances.2. A dental or surgical device designed to perform a therapeutic or corrective function.
[From apply.]

appliance

(əˈplaɪəns) n1. a machine or device, esp an electrical one used domestically2. (General Engineering) any piece of equipment having a specific function3. (General Engineering) a device fitted to a machine or tool to adapt it for a specific purpose4. (Automotive Engineering) another name for a fire engine

ap•pli•ance

(əˈplaɪ əns)

n. 1. a device or machine used esp. in the home to carry out a specific function, as toasting bread or chilling food. 2. any instrument or apparatus for a particular purpose or use. 3. the act of applying; application. 4. Obs. compliance. [1555–65]

appliance

- First was the use or application of a technique, putting a technique into practice.See also related terms for technique.
Thesaurus
Noun1.appliance - a device or control that is very useful for a particular jobappliance - a device or control that is very useful for a particular jobgadget, contraption, contrivance, gismo, gizmo, widget, conveniencedevice - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"gadgetry - appliances collectively; "laborsaving gadgetry"gimbal - an appliance that allows an object (such as a ship's compass) to remain horizontal even as its support tipsinjector - a contrivance for injecting (e.g., water into the boiler of a steam engine or particles into an accelerator etc.)mod con - modern convenience; the appliances and conveniences characteristic of a modern house
2.appliance - durable goods for home or office useappliance - durable goods for home or office usedryer, drier - an appliance that removes moistureconsumer durables, durable goods, durables - consumer goods that are not destroyed by usehome appliance, household appliance - an appliance that does a particular job in the home

appliance

noun1. device, machine, tool, instrument, implement, mechanism, apparatus, gadget, waldo He could learn to use the washing machine and other household appliances.2. application, use, practice, exercise, employment, discharge, implementation, accomplishment, fulfilment, exertion, utilization They were the result of the intellectual appliance of science.

appliance

nounSomething, as a machine, devised for a particular function:apparatus, contraption, contrivance, device.
Translations
器具器械装置

apply

(əˈplai) verb1. (with to) to put (something) on or against something else. to apply ointment to a cut. 塗(敷)在...上 使用,敷,涂 2. (with to) to use (something) for some purpose. He applied his wits to planning their escape. 將…用於 把...应用于3. (with for) to ask for (something) formally. You could apply (to the manager) for a job. 提出申請 提出申请4. (with to) to concern. This rule does not apply to him. 適用 适用5. to be in force. The rule doesn't apply at weekends. 實施 实施apˈpliance (əˈplai-) noun an instrument or tool used for a particular job. washing-machines and other electrical appliances. 針對特定用途的器具 器具,器械,装置 ˈapplicable (ˈӕpli-) adjectiveThis rule is not applicable (to me) any longer. 可適用的 可适用的ˌapplicaˈbility noun 適用性 适用性ˈapplicant (ˈӕpli-) noun a person who applies (for a job etc). There were two hundred applicants for the job. 申請人 申请人ˌappliˈcation (ӕpli-) noun1. a formal request; an act of applying. several applications for the new job; The syllabus can be obtained on application to the headmaster. 申請 申请2. hard work. He has got a good job through sheer application. 努力 用功,勤奋,勤勉 3. an ointment etc applied to a cut, wound etc. 在傷口等上的藥膏 涂敷物,搽剂,敷用物 apply oneself/one's mind (with to) to give one's full attention or energy (to a task etc). If he would apply himself he could pass his exams. 專心於…,全力投注於… 专心,认真地投入…

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appliance


appliance

1. any piece of equipment having a specific function 2. a device fitted to a machine or tool to adapt it for a specific purpose 3. another name for a fire engine

appliance

[ə′plī·əns] (engineering) A piece of equipment that draws electric or other energy and produces a desired work-saving or other result, such as an electric heater, a radio, or an electronic range.

appliance, appliance equipment

Any device (other than industrial) which utilizes gas or electricity as a fuel to produce air-conditioning, heat, light, refrigeration, or to perform one or more functions such as dishwashing; usually built in a standard size or type and installed or connected as a unit.

appliance

A stand-alone hardware device or software environment dedicated to a specific task. See hardware appliance and software appliance.

See appliance

appliance


appliance

 [ah-pli´ans] any of various devices used in dentistry to provide a functional or therapeutic effect, such as a prosthesis, an obturator, or an appliance" >orthodontic appliance.fixed appliance an appliance that is attached to the teeth by cement or an adhesive material.orthodontic appliance a device, either fixed to the teeth or removable, that applies force to the teeth and their supporting structures to produce changes in their relationship to each other and to control their growth and development. Used in orthodontic therapy to move the teeth into esthetically or physiologically better positions, such as better alignment within the dental arch or with the opposing dentition; also used in the treatment of fractures or injuries to the maxilla, to stabilize or immobilize the teeth and jaws. Called also braces.

ap·pli·ance

(ă-plī'ants), A device used to improve function of a part, or for therapeutic purposes. [fr. O. Fr. aplier, to apply, fr. L. applico, to fold together]

appliance

(ə-plī′əns)n. A dental or surgical device designed to perform a therapeutic or corrective function.

appliance

A generic term for a manufactured device that performs a certain task (e.g., cooks food, holds bone or teeth together, etc.).
Gastroenterology
A euphemism for a disposable pouch (more commonly, colostomy pouch) attached to the skin of a stoma (e.g., colostomy), into which waste material is discharged.
 
Informatics
See Information appliance.

appliance

GI disease A disposible pouch attached to the skin of a stoma–eg, colostomy, into which waste material is discharged. See Ostomy.

ap·pli·ance

(ă-plī'ăns) A device used to provide function to a part, or for therapeutic purposes. [fr. O. Fr. aplier, to apply, fr. L. applico, to fold together]

ap·pli·ance

(ă-plī'ăns) Device used by dental professionals to improve function of a part or for therapeutic purposes. [fr. O. Fr. aplier, to apply, fr. L. applico, to fold together]
AcronymsSeeapplied

appliance


  • noun

Synonyms for appliance

noun device

Synonyms

  • device
  • machine
  • tool
  • instrument
  • implement
  • mechanism
  • apparatus
  • gadget
  • waldo

noun application

Synonyms

  • application
  • use
  • practice
  • exercise
  • employment
  • discharge
  • implementation
  • accomplishment
  • fulfilment
  • exertion
  • utilization

Synonyms for appliance

noun something, as a machine, devised for a particular function

Synonyms

  • apparatus
  • contraption
  • contrivance
  • device

Synonyms for appliance

noun a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

Synonyms

  • gadget
  • contraption
  • contrivance
  • gismo
  • gizmo
  • widget
  • convenience

Related Words

  • device
  • gadgetry
  • gimbal
  • injector
  • mod con

noun durable goods for home or office use

Related Words

  • dryer
  • drier
  • consumer durables
  • durable goods
  • durables
  • home appliance
  • household appliance
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