Apparatus Meaning in English

word

US

/ˌæpɝˈætəs/

ap-er-A-tus

UK

/ˌæpəɹˈeɪtəs/

ap-uh-RAY-tus

释义

A set of equipment, tools, or machinery designed for a specific purpose, especially in science, technology, or official organizations.

用法与细微差别

Mostly formal, often used in scientific, technical, or institutional contexts. Not commonly used for everyday items—use 'equipment' or 'device' for general tools. Can mean either a single device or a complex system.

• Spanish: aparato - equipo (científico)
• Portuguese (BR): aparelho - equipamento (científico)
• Portuguese (PT): aparelho - equipamento (científico)
• Chinese (Simplified): 仪器 - 装置
• Chinese (Traditional): 儀器 - 裝置
• Hindi: यंत्र - उपकरण
• Arabic: جهاز - أداة (علمية)
• Bengali: যন্ত্রপাতি - উপকরণ
• Russian: аппарат - оборудование
• Japanese: 装置 - 器具
• Vietnamese: thiết bị - dụng cụ
• Korean: 장치 - 기구
• Turkish: aparat - düzenek
• Urdu: آلہ - ساز و سامان
• Indonesian: alat - perangkat

例句

The laboratory has new apparatus for experiments.

basic

We need special apparatus to measure the pressure.

basic

The firemen used breathing apparatus in the smoke.

basic

The hospital's old X-ray apparatus finally broke down last week.

natural

Our school bought new sports apparatus for the gym.

natural

You have to handle this delicate apparatus with care, or it might get damaged.

natural