device
device — 名詞
1. A tool or piece of equipment created to perform a specific job or function — for
裝置；器械
為特定用途設計的工具或機器
A tool or piece of equipment created to perform a specific job or function — for example, a thermometer that measures body temperature or a pulley that lifts building materials.
Eve used a small device to check her blood pressure every morning.
Eve 每天早上用一個小裝置量血壓。
device + to-infinitive for purpose
A simple pulley device lifts heavy boxes onto the delivery truck.
一個簡單的滑輪裝置把重重箱子抬上卡車。
Kofi attached a tracking device to his bicycle in case it was stolen.
Kofi 在腳踏車上裝了一個追蹤裝置，以防車子被偷。
The new medical device helps doctors find broken bones without X-rays.
這種新的醫療裝置不用照 X 光就能幫醫生找到骨折處。
Takeshi invented a clever device that opens cans with one hand.
Takeshi 發明了一個單手就能打開罐頭的聰明裝置。
- tool
more general; a device is often more mechanical or electronic than a simple tool
- appliance
typically used for larger household or kitchen devices
- instrument
suggests precision or scientific use
- gadget
informal; suggests a small, cleverly designed device
文法句型
device + for + [gerund]
device + to + [infinitive]
2. A portable electronic item like a phone, tablet, or laptop that is able to go on
電子裝置
可連網路的電子產品，如手機、平板
A portable electronic item like a phone, tablet, or laptop that is able to go online and hold information.
Adaeze keeps all her photos on a single device so she can find them quickly.
Adaeze 把她的照片都存在同一部裝置上，方便快速查找。
on a device
Many students now use a mobile device to take notes in class instead of paper.
現在許多學生用手機裝置在課堂上作筆記，而不是用紙。
mobile device
The library offers free Wi-Fi for any device that can connect to the internet.
圖書館為任何能連上網路的裝置提供免費無線網路。
Nila backed up her school files before switching to a newer device.
Nila 在更換新裝置之前，先把學校的檔案備份起來。
Vinícius downloaded a map app onto his device before the hiking trip.
Vinícius 在登山旅行前把地圖 App 下載到他的裝置上。
文法句型
device + for + [gerund]
mobile / handheld / smart + device
用法筆記
In this sense, device is almost always preceded by a modifier such as mobile, smart, handheld, or electronic. Using device alone can feel vague in a technology context — specify the kind of device when possible.
常見錯誤
3. A method, technique, or way of using language that is designed to create a parti
手法；技巧
為達到特定效果而運用的寫作或修辭方法
A method, technique, or way of using language that is designed to create a particular effect, especially in writing, speeches, or art — for example, using a flashback in a film to create suspense.
The novelist uses the device of an unreliable narrator to keep readers guessing.
這位小說家運用不可靠敘事者的手法，讓讀者一直猜不停。
literary device: unreliable narrator
Karim made his speech more persuasive by repeating a key phrase as a device.
Karim 重複一個關鍵片語作為修辭手法，使他的演講更有說服力。
Flashbacks are a popular narrative device in films and novels.
倒敘是電影和小說中很常見的敘事手法。
Dewi learned three new rhetorical devices in her writing class today.
Dewi 今天在寫作課上學到了三種新的修辭技巧。
The director used a simple device — showing the same scene twice from different angles.
導演用了一個簡單的手法——從不同角度把同一場戲放了兩次。
文法句型
literary / rhetorical / narrative + device
用法筆記
Often paired with an adjective that names the type of technique: literary device, rhetorical device, narrative device, or stylistic device. Distinguish from sense 1 (TOOL OR MACHINE) — this sense is always abstract, never a physical object.
4. An explosive object such as a bomb, made to detonate and harm people or property
爆炸裝置
會爆炸的武器，如炸彈
An explosive object such as a bomb, made to detonate and harm people or property.
The police safely removed the device before anyone got hurt.
警方在有人受傷前就安全移除了那個爆炸裝置。
Eitan heard on the news that an explosive device was found near the train station.
Eitan 在新聞上聽到有人在火車站附近發現了一個爆炸裝置。
explosive device
The soldiers were trained to identify and disarm any suspicious device.
士兵們受過訓練，能夠識別並拆除任何可疑的爆炸裝置。
A small explosive device damaged the entrance to the government building.
一個小型爆炸裝置損毀了政府大樓的入口。
文法句型
explosive / incendiary + device
用法筆記
In news and official reports, this sense often appears with the modifier explosive or improvised (as in IED — Improvised Explosive Device). Using device alone in this context is understood as a euphemism for bomb.
5. A clever plan or trick designed to achieve something, often by deceiving or mani
計謀；策略
為達成目的而設計的詭計
A clever plan or trick designed to achieve something, often by deceiving or manipulating others — for example, pretending to be someone else in order to gain access to a building.
Christopher saw through his opponent's device and refused to be fooled.
Christopher 看穿了對手的計謀，沒有上當。
see through a device
The con artist's device: pretend to need help while a partner takes the wallet.
這個騙子的伎倆：假裝需要幫助，同時讓同夥拿走錢包。
The general used a device to make the enemy think his army was larger.
將軍用了一個計謀，讓敵人以為他的軍隊更龐大。
Karim's friends saw his apology was just a device to avoid getting into trouble.
Karim 的朋友們看得出來，他的道歉只是為了避免惹上麻煩的伎倆。
文法句型
device for + [gerund]
用法筆記
This sense has a negative connotation — it implies dishonesty or manipulation. Distinguish from sense 3 (METHOD OR TECHNIQUE), which is neutral or artistic. If the trick is harmless or playful, use trick instead.