The Open Dictionary

instrument

名詞

UK/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
US/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/

定義 instrument 名詞

music

  1. A2Countable

    An object, such as a piano, guitar, or drum, that is used to produce musical sounds.

    • What kind of instrument do you play?

    • She practices a different instrument every day.

    • An orchestra requires a variety of instruments.

tool

  1. C1Countable

    A tool or device, often without electrical power, used to perform a specific task or job.

    • Dentists use many different instruments.

    • This lab requires precise scientific instruments.

    • There are various instruments in the kitchen.

  2. Countable

    A device used for measuring things like speed and altitude in vehicles, particularly aircraft.

    • The pilot must monitor all the instruments.

    • The plane's instruments indicated that there was a problem with the engine.

    • The instruments in the space shuttle provided detailed telemetry data.

  3. C2Countableformal

    A means or method used to achieve a particular goal or outcome.

    • Education is an instrument of social progress.

    • The media can be used as an instrument for influencing public opinion.

    • He viewed the law as an instrument to achieve his goals.

finance

  1. Countable

    A type of investment, like a bond or stock, that can be traded on financial markets.

    • They trade a variety of financial instruments.

    • The risk associated with this financial instrument is high.

    • Investors should understand the terms of different financial instruments.