equipment的可數(shù)性以及相關用法搭配
1. 表示“裝備”“設備”“配備”,為表總稱的不可數(shù)名詞。如:
His firm supplied kitchen equipment. 他的公司供應廚房設備。
We have all the equipment we need now. 我們需要的設備現(xiàn)在都有了。
若要表示一件或幾件設備,可借助單位詞 piece或item。如:
This is a very useful item of equipment. 這是一件非常有用的設備。
He carried a number of pieces of equipment with him. 他帶有許多件設備。
若表示“一套設備”,則用a set of equipment。
2. 表示做某事的設備,其后通常接for doing sth。如:
It’s a set of equipment for playing a game. 這是一套玩游戲的設備。
We need an item of high-tech equipment for keeping the temperature steady. 我們需要一件保持溫度穩(wěn)定的高科技設備。
A fire-engine is a special vehicle carrying equipment for fighting large fires. 消防車是一種裝載有消滅大火災設備的特殊交通工具。
3. 注意以下有用搭配:
sports equipment 體育器材 farm equipment 農(nóng)用設備
heating equipment 供暖設備 radar equipment 雷達裝置
office equipment 辦公設備 safety equipment 安全設備