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.
他用锤子作为工具来修理坏掉的椅子。
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A computer is an essential tool for modern work.
电脑是现代工作必不可少的工具。
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implementutensildeviceapparatusinstrument
2.

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.
他觉得自己只是他们计划中的一个工具。
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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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配备工具, 装备

to equip with tools.

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The mechanic needs to tool up for the new engine repair.
机械师需要为新的发动机维修配备工具。
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The factory was tooled for mass production.
工厂为大规模生产配备了工具。
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equipfurnishoutfitarmsupply
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power tool