tool

• 名词，指用来完成特定功能或任务的器具、设备或工具，尤指手持工具。也可引申为达成目的的手段或方法。

A noun referring to a device, implement, or instrument used to carry out a particular function or task, especially one used by hand.

1. Physical implementA1formal

   A device or implement used to carry out a particular function, especially in manual work.

   工具

   • He used a hammer as a tool to fix the shelf.
   • The carpenter keeps all his tools in a large box.
   • A screwdriver is an essential tool for any DIY project.

   同义词apparatusappliancecontrivancedevicegadgetimplementinstrumentutensil

2. Software or digital aidA2informalIT

   A software application or digital resource used to perform a specific task.

   工具

   • Photoshop is a powerful tool for editing images.
   • This online tool helps you convert files to PDF.
   • Developers use various debugging tools to fix code errors.

   同义词applicationprogramresourcesoftwareutility

3. Person used by anotherB2informal

   A person who is used or manipulated by someone else for their own purposes.

   工具

   • He felt like a tool in the hands of his manipulative boss.
   • She realized she was just a tool for their political agenda.
   • Don't let yourself be used as a tool for their schemes.

   同义词dupeinstrumentpawnpuppetstooge

• 动词，表示用工具装备、加工或处理某物，也指懒散或随意地驾车或移动。

A verb used to indicate the act of equipping or shaping something with a tool, or driving or moving in a casual manner.

1. Drive or ride casuallyB2informalamerican

   To drive or ride in a vehicle in a relaxed, aimless manner.

   兜风

   • We were just tooling around town in his convertible.
   • He tooled down the highway with the music blasting.
   • They spent the afternoon tooling around on their motorcycles.

   同义词cruisedriftdrivefloatglidemoseymotorputterriderollsail

2. Equip with toolsC1formal

   To equip a factory, workshop, or machine with the necessary tools for a specific job.

   配置工具

   • The factory was tooled for mass production of car parts.
   • They tooled the workshop with state-of-the-art equipment.
   • The company tooled up to meet the increased demand.

   同义词equipfit outfurnishkit outoutfitrig

短语动词变体tool around