apparatus

1. N-VAR The apparatus of an organization or system is its structure and method of operation. (机构、体系的) 组织和运作方式

For many years, the country had been buried under the apparatus of the regime. 多年来，该国一直处于这种政体的统治下。

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

One of the boys had to be rescued by firemen wearing breathing apparatus. 其中的一个男孩得由戴着呼吸设备的消防队员们营救。