appliance

elettrodomestico

Macchina, spesso elettrica, usata per un compito specifico in casa o in ufficio.

In inglese semplice: A machine, often electric, used for a particular job in a home or office.

• This appliance uses very little electricity.
• We bought two new kitchen appliances.
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning it.

Sinonimi: device, machine

Espressioni comuni: household appliance, kitchen appliance, electrical appliance

applicazione

Azione di mettere qualcosa in uso o di applicarlo a qualcos’altro.

In inglese semplice: The act of putting something into use or applying it to something.

• The appliance of heat softened the wax.
• Careful appliance of the remedy eased his pain.
• The author discussed the appliance of these principles.

Come si usa: appliance of something (The appliance of this method demanded great care.)

Sinonimi: application

Espressioni comuni: appliance of something, appliance of remedies

accessorio

Pezzo aggiunto a un attrezzo o a una macchina per permettergli di svolgere un compito specifico.

In inglese semplice: A piece of equipment added to a tool or machine so it can do a particular job.

• A special appliance was fitted to the lathe.
• This appliance allows the machine to cut curved edges.
• The workshop supplied appliances for several older tools.

Sinonimi: attachment, accessory

Espressioni comuni: special appliance, appliance for something, fit an appliance