I. Different meanings?
1,?equipment? means equipment, equipment; equipment, such as:
processing equipment? process equipment; electrical equipment? electrical equipment, electrical equipment, electrical equipment.
2, device device, plan, equipment, can be abstract, can be a specific device. For example:
a water-saving device, water-saving device.?
3,?facility is a countable noun, often in plural form. facilities refers to the facilities provided for a particular activity or purpose, including equipment, buildings and services.
4, machine machinery, machine; mechanism; a person who works mechanically, as in: washing machine?, washing machine, washing machine. 5. installation refers to a device, not a specific piece of equipment. Such as: power installment power device.6, appliance refers to equipment, apparatus, instruments, such as:
household appliances.
Two, the use of different
1, ?equipment? refers to complete sets or heavy equipment or equipment, not only including electronic equipment, but also contains the relevant tools. For example :
cycling and diving equipment, ? refers to cycling and diving equipment, which may include items such as clothing, bike lights, diving glasses, and rebreathers.
2. device usually refers to a small electronic device or equipment, such as a mobile device, listening device, etc.
3. facilities is often used in plural form to refer to equipment or facilities that are available for use.
Our city needs more facilities for recreation.?
Our city needs more facilities for recreation.
4. machine 多指具体的机器, 如：cutting machine 切割机.
5. installation Generally refers to a complete set of devices or facilities that are installed and ready for use or operation.
The building was turned into a secret military installation.?
The building was turned into a secret military installation.
6. appliance focuses on household machines or equipment, especially household appliances.
He could also learn to use the vacuum cleaner, the washing machine and other household appliances.?
He could also learn to use the vacuum cleaner, the washing machine and other household appliances.
Three, whether countable nouns are different
1. equipment indicates "equipment and apparatus needed for a particular activity", which is an uncountable noun. "Equipment" usually means "complete sets, not just one piece of equipment".
a piece of equipment a piece of equipment;The plant was dismantled of all its equipment and furniture.? The plant was dismantled of all its equipment and furniture.
2. "Device" is a countable noun. It refers to an elaborate instrument or device designed or modified for a particular purpose or to solve a particular mechanical problem. For example:
electrical labor-saving devices around the home
Labor-saving appliances of all kinds.
All mobile devices should be switched off during this flight.?All mobile devices should be switched off during this flight.
3. facilities, a countable noun, often in the plural form, refers to the equipment or facilities available for use.
Medical facilities are being reorganized and upgraded.? Medical facilities are being reorganized and upgraded.
4. machine Countable noun.
I put the coin in the machine and pulled the lever.
I put the coin in the machine and pulled the lever.
5. installation Countable noun.
The building was turned into a secret military installation.
The building was converted into a secret military installation office.
6. appliance countable noun , ? especially refers to "household appliances home appliances", such as: ?
The shopping channel is known for selling home appliances.?
The shopping channel is known for selling home appliances.