apparatus

noun

1. equipment designed to serve a specific function

Synonym: setup

2. (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function

e.g. the breathing apparatus

1. 机构；组织
The apparatus of an organization or system is its structure and method of operation.

e.g. For many years, the country had been buried under the apparatus of the regime.
多年来，这个国家一直处于该政权机构的高压统治下。
e.g. ...a massive bureaucratic apparatus.
庞大的官僚机构

2. 器械;器具;仪器;设备
Apparatus is the equipment, such as tools and machines, which is used to do a particular job or activity.

e.g. One of the boys had to be rescued by firemen wearing breathing apparatus.
其中一个男孩须由带着呼吸装置的消防员才能救出。