Cool MateDevice 对比 Tool
在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。
Device
前 1000（非常常见）A2noun
Tool
前 1000（非常常见）A2noun
| Device | Tool | |
|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈvaɪs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈvaɪs/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/tuːl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tuːl/"]/ |
| 含义 | A tool or machine used for a specific purpose. | An object used to help do a job. |
| 例句 | I use a smartphone as my main device for communication. | I need a hammer as a tool to fix the door. |
| 语域 | 中性 | 中性 |
| 常见程度 | 前 1000（非常常见） | 前 1000（非常常见） |
| CEFR 等级 | A2 | A2 |
| 词性 | noun | noun |
| 搭配 | 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 | general-purpose, multi-purpose, basic, set, use, sharpen, down tools, new, effective, essential, become, develop, provide, the tools of the/somebody’s trade |
| 反义 | disuse, neglect | hindrance, obstacle |
| 常见错误 | 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 'instruments' - not all tools are instruments., Overusing 'tool' in informal contexts - can sound childish., Using 'tools' unnecessarily in singular - 'tool' is often more applicable. |
| 用法说明 | 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. | Used in everyday conversation. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. In specific fields, tools may refer to software (e.g., design tools). |
常见问题：Device 对比 Tool
Device和Tool 有什么区别？
Device: A tool or machine used for a specific purpose. Tool: An object used to help do a job.
Device和Tool 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？
在 CEFR 量表上：Device: A2, Tool: A2。
我可以互换使用 Device和Tool 吗？
不总是。Device和Tool 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。