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单词 instrumentality
释义 in·stru·men·tal·i·ty
\ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷_mən.ˈtaləd.ē, -ˌmen.-, -lətē, -i\ noun
(-es)
1. : the quality or state of being instrumental : a condition of serving as an intermediary
 < the agreement was reached through the instrumentality of the governor >
2.
 a. : something by which an end is achieved : means
  < precious metals purified through the instrumentality of heat >
  < instrumentalities of production >
  < mechanical instrumentalities >
 b. : something that serves as an intermediary or agent through which one or more functions of a controlling force are carried out : a part, organ, or subsidiary branch especially of a governing body
  < the judicial instrumentalities of the federal government >
  < a Chilean government instrumentality devoted to developing the country's natural resources — Ethyl News >
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