appliance
noun [ C ] uk/əˈplaɪ.əns/ us/əˈplaɪ.əns/
C1 装置，器械;（尤指）家用电器
a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine
electric/domestic/household appliances 电器／家用电器／家电
Synonyms: contraptiongadget
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- We stock a wide range of domestic appliances, including fridges, freezers and dishwashers.
- We recommend that an engineer services your gas appliance annually.
- Don't plug in an electrical appliance with wet hands - you could get an electric shock.
- Are all of the kitchen appliances included in the price of the house?
- Modern appliances such as washing machines, vacuum cleaners and steam irons make housework easier.