Device vs Instrument
Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.
Device
Top 1000 (molto comune)A2noun
Instrument
Top 1000 (molto comune)A2noun
| Device | Instrument | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronuncia | 🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈvaɪs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈvaɪs/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈɪnstrəmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪnstrəmənt/"]/ |
| Significato | A tool or machine used for a specific purpose. | A tool used to make music or to do specific tasks. |
| Esempio | I use a smartphone as my main device for communication. | She plays a musical instrument in the school band. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quanto è comune | Top 1000 (molto comune) | Top 1000 (molto comune) |
| Livello CEFR | A2 | A2 |
| Categoria grammaticale | noun | noun |
| Collocazioni | clever, ingenious, labour-saving/labor-saving, be fitted with, have, connect, comprise something, consist of something, be designed to, device for, clever, ingenious, labour-saving/labor-saving, be fitted with, have, connect, comprise something, consist of something, be designed to, device for | musical, beautiful, fine, play, learn, learn to play, sound, maker, on an/the instrument, precision, sensitive, sophisticated, set, use, check, read, measure something, check, maker, panel, an instrument of torture, precision, sensitive, sophisticated, set, use, check, read, measure something, check, maker, panel, an instrument of torture, chief, key, main, regard somebody/something as, see somebody/something as, view somebody/something as, instrument for, instrument of |
| Contrari | disuse, neglect | vandal, destroyer |
| Errori comuni | Confused with 'devise', which means to create or plan something., Using 'device' as a verb; it is only a noun., Assuming all devices are electronic; can refer to any tool. | Confused with 'utensil' – utensils are only for cooking., Using 'instrument' only for musical devices, not recognizing broader meanings., Mixing it up with 'appliance' which refers to electrical devices. |
| Note d'uso | Used to refer to gadgets or instruments, often in technology. More common in tech contexts. Avoid in very casual settings where simpler terms (like 'thing') might be used. | Use 'instrument' in formal or educational contexts when referring to tools for music or science. It's less common in informal conversations unless talking about music. |
Domande frequenti: Device vs Instrument
Qual è la differenza tra Device e Instrument?
Device: A tool or machine used for a specific purpose. Instrument: A tool used to make music or to do specific tasks.
Device e Instrument sono allo stesso livello CEFR?
Device: A2, Instrument: A2 sulla scala CEFR.
Che categoria grammaticale sono Device e Instrument?
Device: noun, Instrument: noun.
Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?
Device: I use a smartphone as my main device for communication. Instrument: She plays a musical instrument in the school band.
Posso usare Device e Instrument in modo intercambiabile?
Non sempre. Device e Instrument sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.