| 单词 | tool |
| 释义 | tool tool // noun, verb
■ noun [C]
MACHINE TOOL
1 an instrument that you hold in your hand and use for making things, repairing things, etc: a cutting tool a tool kit (= a set of tools in a box or bag) ◆ power tools (= using electricity)
2 a thing that helps you to do a job or to achieve sth: research tools such as questionnaires The Internet has become a powerful business tool. Strategic planning is a critical tool for effective management. These workshops are a great learning tool.
❖ business/decision-making/management/marketing/sales tools ◆ an essential/a key/powerful/practical/useful tool
3 a computer program that performs a particular function: The program comes with standard tools such as dictionary, spellchecker and thesaurus.
❖ design/desktop publishing/interactive/online/web-based tools
IDIOMS
the tools of your trade the things that you need to do your job
DOWN verb
■ verb
PHRASAL VERBS
tool up; tool sb/sth up to get or provide sb/sth with the equipment that is necessary to do or produce sth: They have invested heavily, tooling up to make the new model. The factory is not tooled up to produce this type of engine. |
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