instrument
n.工具，仪器，器械；乐器
释义2：
instrument
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◙ noun1. a tool or implement, especially one for delicate or scientific work• （尤指精密或科学）仪器，器具 »a surgical instrument. 外科器械。 »instruments of torture. 刑具。 »writing instruments. 写字工具。 a thing used in pursuing an aim or policy; a means• 手段，方法 »drama as an instrument of learning. 作为学习手段的戏剧。 a person who is exploited or made use of• 被利用的人，工具 »he was a mere instrument acting under coercion. 他只是被迫做事的工具。2. a measuring device used to gauge the level, position, speed, etc. of something, especially a motor vehicle or aircraft• （尤指机动车或飞机的）仪器，仪表3. [亦作musical instrument] an object or device for producing musical sounds• 乐器 »a percussion instrument. 打击乐器。4. a formal document, especially a legal one• （尤指法律）公文，文书 »execution involves signature and unconditional delivery of the instrument. 公文需签署并无条件送达才能执行。◙ verb1. [with obj.] equip (something) with measuring instruments• 给…装备测量仪器【语源】
1. Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin instrumentum 'equipment, implement', from the verb instruere 'construct, equip'
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