equipment是可数还是不可数名词

equipment是不可数名词，而是集合名词。单数指同一种设备的集合；如果是不同种类的设备，就需要用复数形式 equipments。

类似的如 people 指 “人民”，peoples 指 “多种民族”。

equipmentn.设备;器材;配备;装备

记忆技巧equip 配备，装备 + ment 具体物 → 设备

例句

He was caught with bomb-making equipment in his home.

他被发现家里藏有制造炸弹的设备。

We had to make several trips to bring all the equipment over.

我们往返了几次才把全部设备运过来。

Our equipment is top of the range.

我们的设备是最昂贵的。

The high cost of equipment prohibits many people from taking up this sport.

昂贵的装备令许多人对这项运动望而却步。