B2 noun ニュートラル

device

/dɪˈvaɪs/

A piece of mechanical or electronic equipment designed to perform a specific function or task. It can also refer to a technique or method used to achieve a particular result, especially in literature or rhetoric.

例文

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1

I use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.

I use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.

2

The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.

The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.

3

Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.

Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.

語族

名詞
device
Verb
devise
形容詞
deviceless
関連
deviser
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'ICE' at the end of 'devICE' as a solid object (a noun), while 'devISE' (rhymes with 'wise') is an action you do.

クイックテスト

The author used a clever plot ______ to surprise the readers at the end of the novel.

正解!

正解は: device

例文

1

I use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.

everyday

I use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.

2

The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.

formal

The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.

3

Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.

informal

Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.

4

The protagonist's internal monologue is a literary device used to reveal her true motivations.

academic

The protagonist's internal monologue is a literary device used to reveal her true motivations.

5

Our company is launching a new security device to protect corporate data on mobile platforms.

business

Our company is launching a new security device to protect corporate data on mobile platforms.

語族

名詞
device
Verb
devise
形容詞
deviceless
関連
deviser

よく使う組み合わせ

electronic device electronic device
medical device medical device
mobile device mobile device
literary device literary device
labor-saving device labor-saving device

よく使うフレーズ

left to one's own devices

left to do as one pleases without supervision

rhetorical device

a technique used to persuade or influence an audience

safety device

an equipment intended to prevent accidents

よく混同される語

device vs devise

'Device' is a noun (the object), whereas 'devise' is a verb meaning to plan or invent.

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使い方のコツ

While 'device' often refers to physical hardware like smartphones, in academic settings it frequently refers to abstract methods such as 'mnemonic devices' or 'plot devices'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the verb 'devise' (ending in -ise/-ize) when they are trying to refer to the noun 'device' (ending in -ice).

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'ICE' at the end of 'devICE' as a solid object (a noun), while 'devISE' (rhymes with 'wise') is an action you do.

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語源

From the Old French word 'devis', meaning a plan, design, or desire, which ultimately comes from Latin 'dividere' (to divide).

文法パターン

Countable noun; plural: devices Often followed by 'for' + -ing (e.g., a device for recording)
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文化的な背景

In the 21st century, the word 'device' has become almost synonymous with personal technology such as smartphones and tablets.

クイックテスト

The author used a clever plot ______ to surprise the readers at the end of the novel.

正解!

正解は: device

関連フレーズ

関連単語

contraposable

C1

To subject a logical proposition to contraposition, which involves negating both the subject and the predicate and reversing their order. This operation is used in formal logic to derive a statement that is logically equivalent to the original conditional statement.

inplictude

C1

The quality or state of being implicit rather than expressly stated. It refers to the presence of underlying meanings, suggestions, or unspoken assumptions within a communication or situation.

intravincive

C1

Describing the internal forces, bonds, or links within a structure or group that promote cohesion and stability. It refers to the quality of being self-binding or inwardly connected, often preventing a system from breaking apart.

disturbward

C1

Describing a direction, tendency, or progression toward a state of disturbance, agitation, or disorder. It characterizes something that is increasingly becoming unsettled or disruptive rather than maintaining stability.

abdocion

C1

Describing a movement, force, or logical process that leads away from a central axis or established standard. It is primarily used in specialized technical contexts to describe muscles pulling a limb away from the body or ideas that diverge from a main thesis.

postturbism

C1

Relating to the state of calm or the specific social and psychological atmosphere that follows a period of intense upheaval or turbulence. It describes the condition of recovering order while still being shaped by the lingering effects of the preceding chaos.

undercidcide

C1

Refers to a state where a decision or ruling has been formulated at a subordinate or preliminary level but remains subject to higher-level review or finalization. It characterizes a provisional stage in legal or administrative processes where a result is pending official confirmation.

commedicy

C1

Describing something that possesses the structural or thematic essence of a traditional comedy, often characterized by a lighthearted tone and a resolution of conflict. It is used primarily in literary or theatrical analysis to denote the inherent 'spirit' of a humorous work.

foresedty

C1

To preemptively arrange, settle, or establish a situation in order to prevent future complications. It involves taking decisive action based on a prediction to ensure a stable and resolved state before a specific event occurs.

macrophotoity

C1

To capture or document subjects at extreme magnification, typically using specialized photographic equipment to reveal details invisible to the naked eye. This verb describes the action of producing high-resolution, close-up imagery for scientific, forensic, or artistic purposes.

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