device
US /dɪˈvaɪs/
UK /dɪˈvaɪs/
1.
peranti, alat
a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment
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This new device can translate languages in real-time.
Peranti baharu ini boleh menterjemah bahasa dalam masa nyata.
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The police found a suspicious device in the abandoned car.
Polis menemui peranti mencurigakan di dalam kereta yang ditinggalkan.
2.
taktik, helah, cara
a plan, scheme, or trick, especially one used to achieve a particular purpose
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His latest marketing device involved giving away free samples.
Taktik pemasaran terbarunya melibatkan pemberian sampel percuma.
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Using humor as a literary device can make a story more engaging.
Menggunakan humor sebagai alat sastera boleh menjadikan cerita lebih menarik.