tool

US /tuːl/
UK /tuːl/
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工具, 器具

a device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function.

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He used a hammer as a tool to fix the broken chair.
他用錘子作為工具來修理壞掉的椅子。
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A computer is an essential tool for modern work.
電腦是現代工作必不可少的工具。
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implementutensildeviceapparatusinstrument
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工具, 傀儡

a person used or manipulated by another for their own ends.

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He felt like a mere tool in their scheme.
他覺得自己只是他們計畫中的一個工具。
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She was just a tool for his ambition.
她只是他野心的工具。
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pawnpuppetdupecat's-pawstooge
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配備工具, 裝備

to equip with tools.

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The mechanic needs to tool up for the new engine repair.
機械師需要為新的發動機維修配備工具。
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The factory was tooled for mass production.
工廠為大規模生產配備了工具。
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equipfurnishoutfitarmsupply
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power tool