e‧quip‧ment S2 W2 AC / ɪkwɪpmənt / 名词
1 [不可数名词] the tools, machines etc that you need to do a particular job or activity :
a shop selling camping equipment
some brand new computer equipment
a very useful piece of equipment
Grammar
Equipment is an uncountable 名词 and has no 复数形式 form. Use a singular 动词 after it :
Make sure all equipment is properly labelled.
You can refer to one or more pieces/items/bits of equipment :
All items of equipment remain the property of the company.
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In everyday English, people usually say stuff or, in British English, things rather than equipment :
Have you got your tennis stuff ?
2 [单数形式] the process of equipping someone or something
equipment of
A lot of money was spent on the equipment of the new hospital.
COLLOCATIONS
短语
a piece of equipment When you buy an expensive piece of equipment, you need to insure it.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + equipment
new/modern/up-to-date The factory has some of the most up-to-date equipment available.
military equipment The sale of military equipment to the regime is banned.
medical equipment life-saving medical equipment
electrical/electronic equipment The store sells a wide range of electrical equipment.
computer/video/stereo etc equipment Ageing computer equipment should be replaced, not upgraded.
essential/necessary/vital equipment A compass is essential equipment when hiking.
standard equipment (= the equipment that is in a car, which does not cost extra to have ) Standard equipment on this model includes airbags, climate control and cruise control.
special equipment You don’t need any special equipment, just a pair of running shoes.
office equipment office equipment, such as photocopiers and printers
heavy equipment The truck has to be able to carry tanks and other heavy equipment.
safety/protective equipment Employers must provide safety equipment, and make sure it is used.
sporting/camping/skiing etc equipment Can you help me load the camping equipment into the boot, please?
动词
use equipment Mr Gomez will now demonstrate how to use the equipment safely.
provide/supply equipment a contract to supply drilling equipment to the mine
install equipment We are installing new computerized equipment in place of the old machines.
need/require equipment For scuba diving, you’ll need specialized equipment.
THESAURUS
equipment 名词 [不可数名词] the machines, tools, or objects that you use for doing something : All the camping equipment is in the garage. | You’ll do a better job if you have the right equipment. | We are raising money for equipment for our playgroup.
gear 名词 [不可数名词] informal equipment and clothes for an activity that you do in your spare time : We loaded all our gear into the boat, and set off to go fishing. | I’ve decided to sell my climbing gear. | camping gear
kit 名词 [可数名词] things for a particular purpose or activity, especially ones kept together in their own container : You’ll find a hammer in my tool kit. | Do you have a first aid kit? | You can buy a special kit for damp-proofing your home.
apparatus 名词 [不可数名词] tools and machines used for scientific, medical, and technical purposes : This experiment can be performed using the apparatus shown in the diagram. | Astronauts have special breathing apparatus.
stuff 名词 [不可数名词] informal equipment that you use to do something : The builders have left all their stuff round the back of the house. | Where’s the decorating stuff?
things 名词 [复数形式] informal especially British English the equipment or clothes that you need for a particular activity : She went into the shed where her father kept his gardening things. | They got all the Christmas things out of the loft.
paraphernalia 名词 [不可数名词] written a lot of small things that are used for a particular purpose : All the paraphernalia for making tea and coffee stood on the bedside table. | The police found drug paraphernalia all over the house.