C1 adjective Neutral

appliance

/əˈplaɪ.əns/

A device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, typically a domestic one such as cooking or cleaning. It often refers to electrical or mechanical tools used within a household or professional environment to increase efficiency.

Beispiele

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1

The modern kitchen is equipped with every imaginable appliance, from an espresso machine to a high-speed blender.

The modern kitchen features all types of machines, including coffee makers and blenders.

2

Pursuant to the lease agreement, the landlord shall maintain all major appliances in good working order.

According to the contract, the owner must keep the large machines like the fridge and stove working.

3

I've got so many appliances on my counter that there's no room left to actually chop any vegetables.

My counter is full of gadgets, leaving no space for food preparation.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
appliance
Verb
apply
Adverb
applicably
Adjektiv
applicable
Verwandt
application
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'apply.' You 'apply' a specific tool to a specific task. An 'appliance' is the physical object that lets you do that.

Schnelles Quiz

The energy star label helps consumers identify which _____ uses the least amount of electricity.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: appliance

Beispiele

1

The modern kitchen is equipped with every imaginable appliance, from an espresso machine to a high-speed blender.

everyday

The modern kitchen features all types of machines, including coffee makers and blenders.

2

Pursuant to the lease agreement, the landlord shall maintain all major appliances in good working order.

formal

According to the contract, the owner must keep the large machines like the fridge and stove working.

3

I've got so many appliances on my counter that there's no room left to actually chop any vegetables.

informal

My counter is full of gadgets, leaving no space for food preparation.

4

The study examines how the widespread adoption of labor-saving appliances impacted the socio-economic status of suburban households.

academic

The research looks at how using machines to save work changed the wealth and status of families.

5

Our quarterly revenue saw a significant uptick following the launch of our smart appliance line.

business

Our company profits increased after we started selling internet-connected household machines.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
appliance
Verb
apply
Adverb
applicably
Adjektiv
applicable
Verwandt
application

Häufige Kollokationen

household appliance a machine used for home tasks
electrical appliance a device powered by electricity
energy-efficient appliance a machine that uses very little power
kitchen appliance tools used for cooking and food prep
built-in appliance a machine integrated into the cabinetry

Häufige Phrasen

small appliance

portable machines like toasters or kettles

major appliance

large machines like refrigerators or washers

smart appliance

devices connected to the internet

Wird oft verwechselt mit

appliance vs application

An 'appliance' is a physical machine (hardware), while an 'application' is a computer program (software) or the act of putting something to use.

appliance vs device

A 'device' is a broader term for any invention; 'appliance' is specifically for functional domestic/professional tasks.

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Nutzungshinweise

In North America, 'appliance' almost exclusively refers to household machines like stoves and refrigerators, whereas in technical contexts, it can refer to any specialized instrument.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often call software on their phones an 'appliance,' but they should use the word 'application' or 'app' instead.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'apply.' You 'apply' a specific tool to a specific task. An 'appliance' is the physical object that lets you do that.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old French word 'apliance', from 'aplier', meaning to join or apply something to a use.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural: appliances Frequently used as a compound noun (e.g., kitchen appliance)
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western culture, the 'appliance' is a symbol of domestic convenience and the technological advancement of the 20th-century home.

Schnelles Quiz

The energy star label helps consumers identify which _____ uses the least amount of electricity.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: appliance

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B2

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B2

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to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

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a

A1

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that

A1

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I

A1

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