apparatus

• Существительное, обозначающее набор оборудования или инструментов, предназначенных для конкретной научной, технической или медицинской цели.

A noun referring to a set of equipment or tools designed for a particular scientific, technical, or medical purpose.

1. Equipment or MachineryB2formalscientific

   A set of equipment or devices used for a particular purpose, especially scientific or technical.

   Оборудование

   • The laboratory was equipped with advanced apparatus.
   • They assembled the experimental apparatus carefully.
   • The fire department brought breathing apparatus to the scene.

   Synonymsappliancedeviceequipmentgearhardwaremachineryrigtackle

2. C1formalpolitical

   The organization or system of people and institutions that control a country or political system.

   Аппарат

   • The state apparatus suppressed the protests.
   • Reforms were needed in the bureaucratic apparatus.
   • The security apparatus monitors potential threats.

   Synonymsadministrationbureaucracyframeworkmachinemachinerynetworkorganizationsetupstructuresystem