1.an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose;
the device is small enough to wear on your wrist
2.something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
3.any clever (deceptive) maneuver;
he would stoop to any device to win a point
4.any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
5.an emblematic design (especially in heraldry);
he was recognized by the device on his shield
词典解释中英解释 名词n. [C] [di'vais] 1. 装置;策略;图案 造句: 2.手段;谋略;诡计 造句 3.炸弹 造句: 4.(贵族用)纹章,图案 5.DOS命令;安装设备驱动程序英英解释 名词 device : 1. an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose 2. something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect 3. any clever maneuver 4. any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) 5. an emblematic