| 单词 | instrumental |
|---|---|
| 音标 | [`instru'mentl] |
| 解释 | a.有帮助的，有作用的 |
| 红宝书 | 【英】 adj. 有帮助的，有作用的( helpful in bringing something about) 【考】 orchestra : instrumental / choir : vocal(管弦乐队是用乐器演 奏的/合唱团是用嗓子 歌唱的) 【记】 instrument(器具, 手段)+al→像工具一 样→有帮助的 【例】 Tom's good manners were instrumental in getting him the job. |
| 字源 | instrumental (adj.) late 14c., "of the nature of an instrument," from Old French instrumental, from Medieval Latin instrumentalis, from Latin instrumentum (see instrument). Meaning "serviceable, useful" is from c.1600. Of music, c.1500; noun meaning "musical composition for instruments only" is attested by 1940. Related: Instrumentally; instrumentality. |
| 不择手段背单词 | adj. 用乐器演奏的; (作为一种手段或中介)有帮助的 = implemental 【记】instrument(n 工具; 仪器; 手段), al－用乐器演奏的 【类】orchestra: instrumental = choir: vocal管弦乐队是用乐器演奏的 = 合唱团是用嗓子歌唱的 |
| 趣味全助记 | 【记】器具,仪器是有帮助的 |
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