apparatus

1. N-VAR The apparatus of an organization or system is its structure and method of operation. (機構、體系的) 組織和運作方式

For many years, the country had been buried under the apparatus of the regime. 多年來，該國一直處于這種政體的統(tǒng)治下。

2. N-VAR Apparatus is the equipment, such as tools and machines, which is used to do a particular job or activity. 設備

One of the boys had to be rescued by firemen wearing breathing apparatus. 其中的一個男孩得由戴著呼吸設備的消防隊員們營救。