/ˌæpəˈreɪtəs; US -ˈrætəs ||; ˌæpəˈrætəs/noun
[U] the set of tools, instruments or equipment used for doing a job or an activity 整套仪器;整套器具;设备
☞picture at laboratory 见laboratory插图
apparatus/͵æpəˋrætəs; ˌæpəˈreItəs/n [C,U] plural apparatus or apparatuses a set of equipment that is used for a particular purpose 设备﹐仪器﹐装置: firemen wearing breathing apparatus 戴着呼吸装置的消防队员