工具 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- instrument noun A tool, especially a precise one used for measuring, medical work, or scientific tasks.
- tool noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
Senses
工具 is used for these senses in English:
- instrument (figuratively) A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.
- tool (computing) A piece of software used to develop software or hardware, or to perform low-level operations.
instrument — full definition
- noun A tool, especially a precise one used for measuring, medical work, or scientific tasks.
- noun A device used to produce music.
- noun A person or thing used to achieve a particular purpose, often by someone else.
tool — full definition
- noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
- noun A piece of software, or any means or method used to accomplish something.
- noun Informal, derogatory: an obnoxious, foolish, or easily-used person.
- verb To equip or fit out with tools, especially machinery for production.
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