toolbox
/ˈtuːlbɒks/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtuːlbɑːks/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtül-ˌbäks/ (ame, mw)
toolbox — noun
- toolboxsingular
- toolboxesplural
1. a box or container that holds the small hand tools you need for household repair
a box or container that holds the small hand tools you need for household repairs, building projects, or car maintenance
Jason stored his hammers and screwdrivers in a red plastic toolbox under the workbench.
collocation: store [tools] in a toolbox
When Devika got her new flat, her uncle gave her a toolbox full of tools.
collocation: toolbox filled with [tools]
The old wooden toolbox had a broken lock, so Indra replaced it with a latch.
Élise carried her toolbox to the shed and began fixing the garden chair.
During the earthquake drill, the janitor grabbed his toolbox before heading to the basement.
- tool chest
larger, often stationary container with multiple drawers, typically for a workshop
- tool case
emphasises portability with a handle or strap, often used for trade work
- tool kit
refers to the collection of tools rather than the container itself
文法句型
a toolbox
toolbox + of + tools
用法筆記
Frequently used figuratively to mean 'a set of skills or strategies available to someone', such as 'a teacher's toolbox of classroom techniques'.
常見錯誤
❖ 'I bought a new toolbox with a hammer and nails inside.' ✅ 'I bought a new toolbox and put a hammer and nails inside it.' — a toolbox is the empty container; the tools inside are a separate set or kit.
❖ 'He left his toolbox in the garden shed.' (When referring to a large storage cabinet.) ✅ 'He left his toolbox on the workbench.' — toolbox usually describes a portable container, not a fixed cabinet.