Gadgetの例文や意味・使い方に関するQ&A

A: a "gadget" is a small, intricate machine or tool. It might be useful or might just be complicated for its own sake.

"sheepskin" is leather made from a sheep, maybe with the wool/hair still on it? It looks like "lambskin" (a lamb is a young sheep) can actually refer to a lamb's intestines too.

to "line" something is to cover the inside of it with a thin material.

So a "sheepskin-lined gadget" that's "self-pleasure goods" might be a sex toy where the part that touches the body is covered in a natural covering made from a sheep, either leather or intestine.

edit: it looks like this is a quote from Shawshank Redemption, and I'm correct.

A: artilugio aparato artefacto dispositivo
Por lo general un pequeño dispositivo mecánico o electrónico con un uso práctico, pero a menudo considerado como una novedad

A: if you're "savvy" with something it means you know a lot about it, and know how to use it really well.
If you're "gadget-savvy", it means you know a lot about different electronic devices, or know how and when to use them.

A: small technological object that has a particular function but is often thought of as a novelty, for example a new cellphone

A: A small electronic device.

A: This little gadget is easy to use & clean! It noticeably improves a glass of wine!

It's not always easy to shop for your father. He has plenty of gadgets and grilling equipment, and he certainly doesn't need another tie.

Connected homes and smart gadgets are quickly becoming the norm - from security to lighting to using the bathroom.

To help you take your gift-giving game to the next level, here’s a list of some cool gadgets and solutions for the remote workers, learners, and educators in your life.

A: “I’m just an old man, with old-fashioned ways. I don’t understand any of these newfangled gadgets, like the eye-phones and the ear pods.”

“James Bond always has some sort of spy gadget up his sleeve to save him from tricky situations.”

“The electronics store sells all sorts of gadgets, some useful and some incredibly dumb. For example, they sell universal remotes, but they also sell electric potato choppers. Why would I need a gadget to cut my potatoes? I can just use a knife.”

A: "I have to use a gadget to open the lock."
"I got a cool gadget for my birthday."
"I like to watch the show Inspector Gadget" :P

A: They are quite the same since they are the synonyms of each other.

Device is a tool that is made for a purpose.

Gadget is more like a machine which is also made for a particular purpose.

A: Not much, except "device" can be used when describing a story. "Plot device"

A: Tool は便利と必要です。Tool は仕事でいます。Tools are convenient and essential; tools are for work - not sure if that Japanese is correct.)

Gadgets are more for fun. Gadget は楽しいです。

A: No difference in meaning really. Reasonably priced sounds a little more natural, but it would make perfect sense either way.

A: An appliance is a machine that accomplish a household function.
Examples: dishwasher, washing machine, stove.

"A gadget is a small tool such as a machine that has a particular function, but is often thought of as a novelty. Gadgets are sometimes referred to as gizmos." - Wikipedia
Examples: iPod, fitness bands, tablet, smartwatch, Swiss army knife.

Tools can be small or big, usually able to be held in your hands, used to carry out a particular function.
Examples: hammer, gardening tools (shovel, hoe), pickaxe, drill.

Equipment is something that can be "worn" or "used" by someone.
Example: A hockey player's equipment = hockey mask, hockey stick, knee pads, shoulder pads.

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How long ago did you get interested in the latest gadgets? (Not natural)

How long have you been interested in the latest gadgets? (Natural)

Since when (have you been) interested in the latest gadgets?

A: They are similar, but "I keep up with trends" sounds more natural.

In part A, use either:
How long >>ago<< did you get interested in the latest gadgets?
or,
How long >>have you been<< interested in the latest gadgets?
Second one is better.

A: × And you know, it’s really really convenience for us to use wireless ear-phones to listen to music.
✓ And you know, it’s really really convenient for us to use wireless ear-phones to listen to music.

× For example you can easily listen to music without any wire during cooking, exercising and even taking a shower with waterproof.
✓ For example you can easily listen to music without any wire while cooking, exercising and even taking a shower if they’re waterproof.

× I mean what I’m trying to say is that it's eqquiped with a waterproof.
✓ I mean what I’m trying to say is that it's eqquiped with a waterproof system.

× And um also, it has noize cancealing system.
✓ And um also, if it has noise cancelling system.

× Anyway This is why people love using wireless ear-phones for music.
✓ Anyway this is why people love using wireless ear-phones for music.

A: × “Why does he never learn he keeps buying gadgets which look great and when they arrive they are as good as a chocolate teapot?”
✓ “Why does he never learn? He keeps buying gadgets which look great but when they arrive they are as good as a chocolate teapot.

The sentence is grammatically ok.
The term “chocolate teapot” is not used in English.
The idiom makes sense though.

Can replace “chocolate teapot” with “clock without hands” or “another rooster”.

A: I'd say it sounds unnatural, and I'm not too sure what you were trying to say but I have an idea. It's more natural to say "You shouldn't be on electronics too long or you'll hurt your eyes" or something along those lines.