tool

1. N-COUNT A tool is any instrument or simple piece of equipment that you hold in your hands and use to do a particular kind of work. For example, spades, hammers, and knives are all tools. 工具

I find the best tool for the purpose is a pair of shears. 我發(fā)現(xiàn)達(dá)到這一目的的最好工具是一把大剪刀。

2. N-COUNT You can refer to anything that you use for a particular purpose as a particular type of tool. 方法

Writing is a good tool for expressing feelings. 寫作是表達(dá)情感的一種好方法。