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BNC: 1739 COCA: 1291

tool
1 tool /ˈtuːl/ noun
plural tools
1 tool
/ˈtuːl/
noun
plural tools
Learner's definition of TOOL
[count]
1 
: something (such as a hammer, saw, shovel, etc.) that you hold in your hand and use for a particular task（锤、锯、铲等）工具
— see also hand tool, machine tool
Synonyms see: implement
2 
a  : something that is used to do a job or activity（用于工作或活动的）工具，用具
b  : something that helps to get or achieve something手段；方法；能力
3 
disapproving
a  : someone or something that is used or controlled by another person or group被利用（或操纵）的人（或物）；工具 — often + of
b  informal : a foolish person who can easily be used or tricked by others容易被利用（或欺骗）的人；蠢人
4 
informal + impolite : a man's penis阴茎；鸡巴

tools of the/your trade

— see 1trade
2 tool /ˈtuːl/ verb
tools; tooled; tooling
2 tool
/ˈtuːl/
verb
tools; tooled; tooling
Learner's definition of TOOL
1 
always followed by an adverb or preposition, [no object] US, informal : to drive or ride in a vehicle驾驶；乘车
2 
[+ object] : to shape, form, or finish (something) with a tool（用工具）加工，制作，做

tool up

[phrasal verb]
tool (something) up or tool up (something)
: to provide (a factory) with machines and tools for producing something给（工厂）配置设备
BNC: 1739 COCA: 1291

tool

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈtül How to pronounce tool (audio)
1
a
: a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task
b(1)
: the cutting or shaping part in a machine or machine tool
(2)
: a machine for shaping metal : machine tool
2
a
: something (such as an instrument or apparatus) used in performing an operation or necessary in the practice of a vocation or profession
a scholar's books are his tools
b
: an element of a computer program (such as a graphics application) that activates and controls a particular function
a drawing tool
c
: a means to an end
a book's cover can be a marketing tool
d
slang, vulgar : penis
3
a
: one who is used or manipulated by another
And then there was former trainer Pfeil, viewed as another tool of management for his gruff ways. Sam Smith
b
informal : a foolish or unlikable person : jerk
Before you compete on a reality TV show, you basically sign away your right to protect yourself from looking like a total tool in front of an international viewing audience. Steve Tilley
4
tools plural : natural ability
has all the tools to be a great pitcher

tool

2 of 3

verb

tooled; tooling; tools

intransitive verb

1
: drive, ride
2
: to equip a plant or industry with the means (such as machines, machine tools, and instruments) of production
—often used with up

transitive verb

1
: to shape, form, or finish with a tool
especially : to letter or ornament (something, such as leather or gold) by means of hand tools
2
a
: to cause (a vehicle) to go : drive
b
: to convey in a vehicle
3
: to equip (a factory, an industry, etc.) with tools, machines, and instruments for production

tool

3 of 3

noun (2)

: a design (as on the binding of a book) made by tooling

Synonyms

Noun (1)

Verb

Choose the Right Synonym for tool

implement, tool, instrument, appliance, utensil mean a relatively simple device for performing work.

implement may apply to anything necessary to perform a task.

crude stone implements
farm implements

tool suggests an implement adapted to facilitate a definite kind or stage of work and suggests the need of skill more strongly than implement.

a carpenter's tools

instrument suggests a device capable of delicate or precise work.

the dentist's instruments

appliance refers to a tool or instrument utilizing a power source and suggests portability or temporary attachment.

household appliances

utensil applies to a device used in domestic work or some routine unskilled activity.

kitchen utensils

Example Sentences

Verb We tooled along the highway. He tooled a design on the leather belt. a belt made of tooled leather

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English tōl; akin to Old English tawian to prepare for use — more at taw

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1812, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2a

Noun (2)

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tool was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing tool

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BNC: 1739 COCA: 1291
tool

noun¹

 1instrument for making/repairing things製造或修理用具ADJECTIVE | ... OF TOOLS | VERB + TOOL ADJECTIVE➤general-purpose, multi-purpose通用型／多功能工具▸➤basic, primitive, simple, standard, traditional基本／原始／簡單／標準／傳統工具◇craftsmen using traditional tools使用傳統工具的工匠➤sophisticated, special精密／特殊工具➤right合適的工具◇Do you have the right tools for the job?你有合適的工具做這活兒嗎？➤sharp銳利的工具▸➤rusty生銹的工具▸➤cutting, drawing, measuring刀具；繪圖工具；量具▸➤cordless, hand, machine, power無塞繩式工具；手動工具；機牀；電動工具▸➤agricultural, engineering, farm, farming, garden, gardening, industrial, woodworking農具；工程工具；園林工具；工業工具；木工工具... OF TOOLS➤set一套工具VERB + TOOL➤use使用工具▸➤sharpen使工具鋒利▸➤down tools (BrE) 停工◇Workers downed tools (= stopped work) in protest at poor safety standards in the works.工人們停工抗議工廠惡劣的安全標準。
tool

noun²

 2sth that helps you do/achieve sth助人做事或實現目標之物ADJECTIVE | VERB + TOOL | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤new新工具▸➤effective, essential, handy, important, indispensable, invaluable, key, major, necessary, powerful, primary, useful, valuable, vital有效的／必不可少的／得心應手的／重要的／不可或缺的／非常寶貴的／關鍵的／主要的／必需的／強大的／首要的／有用的／寶貴的／至關重要的工具▸➤blunt鈍的工具▸➤educational, learning, pedagogical, teaching教育工具；學習工具；教學工具；教具➤reference, research參考／研究工具◇This dictionary is an invaluable reference tool for advanced learners.本詞典是高級學習者不可多得的參考工具。➤analysis, analytical, conceptual, diagnostic, investigative, practical分析工具；概念工具；診斷工具；調查工具；實用工具◇a valuable diagnostic tool for physicians寶貴的醫生診斷工具➤legal, negotiating, political, propaganda法律／談判／政治／宣傳工具◇We must ensure that education is not used as a political tool.我們必須確保教育不被用作政治工具。➤communication, management, marketing交流／管理／營銷工具▸➤design, development, drawing, multimedia, presentation設計／開發／繪圖／多媒體／演示工具➤blogging, desktop, digital, online, programming, software博客／桌面／數字／在線／編程／軟件工具VERB + TOOL➤become成為工具◇The Internet has become a vital tool for many artists.因特網已經成為許多藝術家的重要工具。➤develop, provide開發／提供工具PHRASES➤the tools of the/sb's trade某行當的工具◇Sympathy and compassion are the tools of his trade.同情和憐憫是他那一行的手段。

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