apparatus

装置

特定の目的に使う、いくつかの部品からなる機械や装置。

やさしい英語で： A machine or device with several parts, used for a particular purpose.

• The diver checked her breathing apparatus.
• This apparatus measures changes in air pressure.
• A faulty valve damaged the apparatus.

類義語： device, instrument, machine

よく使う表現： breathing apparatus, diving apparatus, complex apparatus

器具、用具

特定の活動に使う道具や設備の一式。

やさしい英語で： A set of tools and equipment used for a particular activity.

• We cleaned the laboratory apparatus.
• The students arranged their apparatus on the bench.
• All the apparatus needed for the experiment is provided.

類義語： equipment, gear

よく使う表現： laboratory apparatus, scientific apparatus, experimental apparatus

機構、体制

ある目的のために人や活動、方法を組み合わせた仕組み。

やさしい英語で： An organized system of people, activities, or methods used to achieve a particular aim.

• The state apparatus controls public services.
• The party built an extensive campaign apparatus.
• She wanted to simplify the whole administrative apparatus.

類義語： machinery, system, organization

よく使う表現： state apparatus, political apparatus, administrative apparatus