device

dispositivo, apparecchio

Piccola macchina o strumento progettato per svolgere un compito preciso.

In inglese semplice: A small machine or tool made to do a particular job.

• This device measures your temperature.
• She bought a device for opening jars.
• Do these devices need batteries?

Sinonimi: tool, gadget, machine

Espressioni comuni: small device, medical device, use a device, electrical device

periferica, dispositivo

Apparecchio collegato a un computer, come un mouse o una stampante.

In inglese semplice: A piece of equipment connected to a computer, such as a mouse or printer.

• Connect the device to your computer.
• The printer appears in the list of devices.
• Which input device do you use?

Sinonimi: peripheral

Espressioni comuni: input device, output device, connect a device

espediente, artificio

Metodo ingegnoso usato per ottenere qualcosa o creare un effetto particolare.

In inglese semplice: A clever method used to achieve something or create a particular effect.

• The writer uses humor as a device.
• Letters are a useful device for telling this story.
• The same dramatic device appears in several plays.

Sinonimi: technique, method, stratagem

Espressioni comuni: literary device, narrative device, clever device

emblema

Immagine o simbolo che rappresenta una persona, una famiglia o un’organizzazione.

In inglese semplice: A picture or symbol used to represent a person, family, or organization.

• A lion was the family device.
• The shield bears a device shaped like a star.
• These ancient devices appeared on royal seals.

Sinonimi: emblem, symbol

Espressioni comuni: heraldic device, family device, a device depicting