machine是机器的意思,而instrument则是仪器的意思,区别可以从以下例子看出:
Machine is a tool for making products, and instrument is tools to monitor the condition of machine or situation, such as thermometer. 机器是制造产品的工具,仪器是监测机器状况或情况的工具,如温度计。
水利万物而不争,
而万物莫能与之争。