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1. Oxford Dictionary

   instrument

   • IPA[ˈɪnstrʊm(ə)nt]

   英式

   • n.
     a tool or implement, especially one for precision work；a means of pursuing an aim
   • v.
     equip (something) with measuring instruments

   • noun: instrument, plural noun: instruments

2. • 釋義

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. a tool or implement, especially one for precision work a surgical instrument instruments of torture 同義詞 implement, tool, utensil, device, apparatus, ... 更多contrivance, gadget, contraption, appliance, mechanism, informalgizmo
   • ▪ a means of pursuing an aim the failure of education as an instrument of social reform 同義詞 agent, agency, catalyst, cause, factor, ... 更多channel, force, medium, means, mechanism, vehicle, organ
   • ▪ a person who is exploited or made use of he was a mere instrument acting under coercion 同義詞 pawn, puppet, creature, dupe, hostage, ... 更多counter, cog, tool, cat's paw, informalstooge
   • 2. a measuring device used to gauge the level, position, speed, etc. of something, especially a motor vehicle or aircraft a new instrument for measuring ozone levels myriad instruments and switches 同義詞 measuring device, gauge, meter, measure, indicator, ... 更多dial, display
   • 3. an object or device for producing musical sounds the value of learning to play a musical instrument the musicians started tuning their instruments
   • 4. a formal or legal document execution involves signature and unconditional delivery of the instrument

   v.

   動詞

   • 1. equip (something) with measuring instruments engineers have instrumented rockets to study the upper atmosphere a DC-8 aircraft instrumented as a flying laboratory