appliance
n
1 instrument or device for a specific purpose 工具; 用具; 器具; 器械
a kitchen full of electrical appliances, eg a washing-machine, dish washer, liquidizer, etc 有各种电器用具的厨房(如洗衣机, 洗碗机, 果汁机等). =>Usage at machine 用法见 machine.
2 = fire-engine (fire).
His popularity has soared thanks largely to his TV appearances.
由于经常出现在电视上,他的知名度日趋上升。
Out main aim is to please the customers.
我们的目的是让顾客满意。
but as soon as a the question of prestige arises, as soon as you feel that you and some larger unit will be disgraced if you lose, the most savage combative instincts are aroused.