instrument

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/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

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a piece of equipment used for a particular purpose such as making music or measuring something

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She tuned the instrument before the concert to ensure it sounded perfect.

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意味（1）

A device used to produce music.

The violinist was a master of her instrument.

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意味（2）

A means or agency for achieving an effect.

There the cause of death was soon ascertained ; the victim of this daring outrage had been stabbed to death from ear to ear with a long, sharp instrument, in shape like an antique stiletto, which … was subsequently found under the cushions of the hansom. …

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A measuring or displaying device.

The instrument detected an increase in radioactivity.

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意味（4）

A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.

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(aviation, usually in the plural) Ellipsis of flight instrument.

Flight within clouds must be made by reference to your instruments.

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意味（6）

(law) A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will.

A bond indenture is the instrument that gives a bond its value.

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意味（7）

(figuratively) A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.

Or useful serving man and instrument, / To any sovereign state.

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instruments （ plural ）