plural tools
plural tools
Learner's definition of TOOL
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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 -
carpentry/garden tools木工/园艺工具
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power tools [=tools that use electricity]电动工具
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I don't have the right tools to fix the engine.我没有合适的工具修理引擎。
— see also hand tool, machine tool 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 -
Words are tools for communication.语言是交流沟通的工具。
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A book's cover can be a great marketing tool.书的封面能成为很棒的营销手段。
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The Internet has become an important research tool.互联网已经成为重要的研究工具。
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He has the tools [=natural skills] to be a great pitcher.他有成为优秀投手的禀赋。
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
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