LanguageGuide: English Grammar: Introduction: Machine, Appliance

appliance		device
machine		engine

Pictorial Vocabulary Guide

	How do you use this device?
	I'm trying to figure out how to use this machine.
	You used me! You only wanted my money.

	John used to work with me.
	She used to live in Toronto.
	They used to go to my school.
	I'm used to my husband's snoring.

	Could you take a picture of me?
	The photo is a little out of focus.

We already seen on and off used in regards to location. On and Off are also used in regards to machines and electrical devices.

	Turn up the volume. I can't hear.
	Could you turn down the volume? You'll wake the neighbors.

	I can't control the machine anymore. It's like it has a mind of it's own.
	Hercules pushed the rock out of the way.
	Turn this dial to change the volume level.
	Can you push the door open?
	Whatever you do, don't pull this lever! The power plant will blow up.
	Push this button when the red light comes on.
	Press the button now!
	Flip this switch to turn off the appliance.

	Let's play your CD.
	Let's record the TV show and watch it after dinner.
	Could you pause the movie? I need to go to the bathroom.
	Rewind it. Let's see that scene again.
	This scene is really boring. Could you fast forward it?

	It's broke. Can you fix it?
	What's wrong with your stereo? It's not working.
	That machine is out of order. We need to get it repaired.

Break down rather than break is usually used for large complex machines like cars and airplanes.