1717, "things equipped;" 1748, "action of equipping;" from equip + -ment, or from French équipement. Superseding earlier equipage.
权威例句
1. I get very nervous because I'm using a lot of expensive equipment.
因为正在使用很多昂贵的设备,所以我非常紧张。
2. Customs officials have made a series of contradictory statements about the equipment.
海关官员们对这种设备作出了一系列互相矛盾的陈述。
3. Having the right equipment at hand will be enormously helpful.
手头上有合适的设备将会帮上大忙。
4. Police keep track of the kidnapper using electronic surveillance equipment.
警方利用电子监视设备跟踪绑架者。
5. As the equipment was unpacked, I led Lee around the overgrown garden.
取出设备后,我带着李在花草蔓生的花园里转了一圈。
词语辨析
【facility, equipment, instrument】
facility: n.指较大的设施、设备,尤指公用的、为大众带来便利的设备。
• The facility at that club includes tennis courts and a swimming pool. 那家俱乐部的体育设施包括网球场地和一个游泳池。
equipment: n.指生产、研究所需要的设备、装置,如各种机器和器材,是不可数名词。
• a factory with modern equipment 具有现代化设备的工厂
instrument: n.乐器,仪器,为某个用途而使用的工具。
• As a flexible actor, he can perform, sing, dance and play several kinds of musical instruments. 作为一个多才多艺的演员,他既可以表演,又会唱歌跳舞,还能够演奏不同种类的乐器。