device
英[d?'va?s]
美[d?'va?s]
英英釋意
- 1. an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose;
- "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"
- "a device intended to conserve water"
- 2. something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
- 3. any clever (deceptive) maneuver;
- "he would stoop to any device to win a point"
- 4. any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
- 5. an emblematic design (especially in heraldry);
- "he was recognized by the device on his shield"
