| 释义 |
Noun: devices di'vIsuz- An inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase 'left to your own devices'
"eventually the family left the house to the devices of this malevolent force"; "the children were left to their own devices"
Noun: device di'vIs- An instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
"the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" - Something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
- Any clever manoeuvre
"he would stoop to any device to win a point"
- gimmick, twist - Any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
- An emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
"he was recognized by the device on his shield"
Type of: design, disposition, emblem, expressive style, figure, inclination, instrumentality, instrumentation, maneuver [US], manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], pattern, style, tactical maneuver [US], tactical manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], tendency Encyclopedia: Device Device, Voice, Drum Devices |