關於Equipment的意思和用法的提問

"Equipment"的近義詞和區別

Q: equipment 和 instrument 和 appliance 的差別在哪裡?
A: Fun!

‎EQUIPMENT - many many kinds of equipment; can be a tool, can be “gear” (equipment you wear), can be the things you need for doing something, the things you need in order for something to happen.

* “camping equipment” - sleeping bag, tent, small camping cook stove, flashlight
* “kitchen equipment” - knives, dishes, bowls, toaster, cutting board, microwave, usually referring to smaller implements (not kitchen stoves and refrigerators)
* “hiking equipment” - boots, backpack, compass,
* “electrical equipment” - microwave, computer, printer, modem, amplifier, speaker
* “audio equipment” - speakers, amplifiers, microphones, equalizers, mixers, DJ gear
* “construction equipment” - hammer, staple gun, nail gun, safety harness, visibility vest, construction hat/helmet

句子
“Make sure you have the proper equipment.”

“Get your equipment inside so we get started.”

“Put your equipment on and let’s go.”

“I need the proper equipment to get the job done right”


INSTRUMENT - used to describe doctor’s equipment, or a musical instrument

句子
“Make sure the surgical instruments are prepped and ready for the 2pm operation.”

“A scalpel is an important surgical instrument.”

“Her voice is her instrument”

“All the orchestra’s instruments sound amazing.”


APPLIANCE - usually (in American English) we use the word “appliance” with household machines. An appliance, in the general sense, is an electrical or mechanical machine which accomplishes a specific function.

* “Kitchen appliances” - dishwasher, toaster, refrigerator, stove, dehydrator, blender, rice cooker, etc.
* “Household appliances” - washing machine, dryer, deep freezer, hot water heater

句子
“Can you make sure all the appliances are turned off in the kitchen?”

“We really need new kitchen appliances.”

“We have to stop later at the appliance store and shop for a new water heater.”


Hope that helps!

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