Adaptable Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

adaptable

adjective

快速理解

What does "Adaptable" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Adaptable"?

形容能夠根據不同情況或需求進行調整、改變的特性。

  1. 1

    能適應的

    EN: able to adjust to new conditions or environments

    翻譯: 能夠適應新條件或環境的

  2. 2

    可修改的

    EN: capable of being modified for a different use or purpose

    翻譯: 能夠為不同用途或目的而修改的

  3. 3

    靈活的

    EN: flexible and willing to change

    翻譯: 靈活且願意改變的

小提醒:注意 'adaptable' 強調的是內在的『能力』或『特性』,而非單次的行為。中文常對應『適應力強的』、『有彈性的』,而非僅是『適應了』這個動作。

發音(How to Pronounce "Adaptable" in English

How to pronounce "Adaptable" in English?"Adaptable" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Adaptable" from YouTube Videos

the importance of self talk and letting yourself enjoy life.

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but we have to remember that we're so adaptable as humans and just keep building the strength within yourself, like that part of yourself that when you're moving to a new city, you're like: okay, I'm going to find a new boot to run, I'm going to find a new schedule to do.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Adaptable"?How does "Adaptable" change by context?

1. able to adjust to new conditions or environments

能夠適應新條件或新環境的

Children are often more adaptable than adults when moving to a new country.

搬到新國家時,孩子通常比成年人更能適應。

This software is adaptable to various operating systems.

這款軟體能適應各種作業系統。

2. willing and able to change or be modified for a different use

願意且能夠改變或被修改以作不同用途的

The modular furniture is highly adaptable to fit any room layout.

這套模組化家具適應性極強,能配合任何房間佈局。

She has an adaptable teaching style that works for different learning abilities.

她的教學風格適應性強,適用於不同的學習能力。

3. able to survive and thrive in changing circumstances

能在變化的環境中生存並茁壯的

Cockroaches are remarkably adaptable creatures.

蟑螂是適應力極強的生物。

A successful business must be adaptable to market fluctuations.

成功的企業必須能適應市場波動。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Adaptable"?How to make natural sentences with "Adaptable"?
PatternMeaningExample
adaptable + noun可適應的...She is an adaptable employee who thrives in any team. (她是一位適應力強的員工,在任何團隊都能表現出色。)
be + adaptable + to + noun對...具有適應力The software is highly adaptable to different operating systems. (這款軟體對不同的作業系統具有極高的適應力。)
be + adaptable + enough + to + V適應力足夠強到可以...You need to be adaptable enough to handle sudden changes. (你必須有足夠的適應力來應對突如其來的變化。)
more/less + adaptable + than + noun比...更具/較不具適應力Children are often more adaptable than adults in new environments. (在新環境中,兒童通常比成人更具適應力。)
find + noun + adaptable發現...具有適應力We found the new system surprisingly adaptable. (我們發現新系統出乎意料地具有適應力。)

用法說明

How is "Adaptable" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Adaptable"?

adaptable to + noun/gerund vs. adaptable to + verb (infinitive)

  • adaptable to + noun/gerund 用於描述能適應某種特定情況、環境或事物。這裡的 "to" 是介系詞,後面接名詞或動名詞 (V-ing)。
  • adaptable to + verb (infinitive) 則較為少見且不自然。形容詞 "adaptable" 通常不用來表示「能夠去做某件事」,而是強調「本身具有適應性」。若要表達「能夠調整以達成某目的」,通常會使用其他結構,如 "able to adapt to..."。
  • 最常見且正確的結構是 adaptable to + noun,直接說明能適應的對象。 EN: She is highly adaptable to new software and workflows. 翻譯: 她對於新軟體和工作流程的適應力非常強。

EN:The curriculum is adaptable to the students' varying needs.

翻譯:這套課程能適應學生們不同的需求。

總結建議

使用 "adaptable to + 名詞/動名詞" 來表達能適應某種情況,避免使用 "adaptable to + 動詞原形" 的結構。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Adaptable" and similar words?How to choose "Adaptable" vs alternatives?

adaptable vs flexible

「adaptable」強調能適應新環境或條件,而「flexible」則側重於本身易於彎曲或改變,不強調外部環境的變化。

adaptable vs versatile

「adaptable」核心在「適應變化」,而「versatile」核心在「多才多藝」或「多功能」,能在不同情境下有效運用。

adaptable vs resilient

「adaptable」指主動調整以適應變化,而「resilient」則強調在困難或壓力後能快速恢復原狀或反彈的能力。

口語用法

How is "Adaptable" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Adaptable"?

引述

在轉述他人意見或描述普遍看法時,常用來緩和語氣。 EN: She's pretty adaptable, from what I've heard. 翻譯: 聽別人說,她的適應能力蠻強的。

EN:They said the new system needs to be more adaptable.

翻譯:他們說新系統需要更有彈性一點。

語氣強調

在口語中,常與程度副詞或特定詞彙連用,以加強或具體化「適應性」的面向。 EN: He's incredibly adaptable to sudden changes. 翻譯: 他對於突如其來的變化,適應力真的超強。

EN:You have to be mentally adaptable in this job.

翻譯:做這份工作,你的心態必須要能轉得過來。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞彙時,可用作暫時的填充語,帶出後續的說明或例子。 EN: We're looking for someone... adaptable, you know, who can wear many hats. 翻譯: 我們在找的是…適應力強的人,就是那種什麼都能處理的。

EN:The material is quite... adaptable, I mean, it can be used in different ways.

翻譯:這種材質相當…有彈性,我是說,它可以有多種用途。

正式寫作注意:在學術或正式商業文件中,應避免上述口語用法,建議使用更精確、結構完整的句子來描述「適應性」,例如 "demonstrates a high degree of adaptability" 或 "exhibits considerable flexibility"。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Adaptable"?What fixed phrases with "Adaptable" should I remember?

highly adaptable

adverb + adaptable

適應能力非常強的

adaptable to change

adaptable + prepositional phrase

能適應變化的

adaptable and versatile

adaptable + and + adjective

適應力強且多才多藝/用途廣泛的

prove to be adaptable

verb + to be + adaptable

證明是能適應的

adaptable nature

adaptable + noun

適應性強的本質/天性

remain adaptable

verb + adaptable

保持適應能力

adaptable approach

adaptable + noun

有彈性的方法/做法

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Adaptable"?Which "Adaptable" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×He is very adaptable to new environments.

He adapts very well to new environments.

雖然形容詞 'adaptable' 表示有能力適應,但在此語境中,使用動詞 'adapts' 搭配 'well' 來描述適應的過程和結果更為自然和常見。'adaptable' 更強調一種內在的、持久的特質。

×This tool is very adaptable for different tasks.

This tool is very adaptable to different tasks.

形容詞 'adaptable' 後面的介系詞應使用 'to' 來表示「適應於...」或「適用於...」,而不是 'for'。'for' 通常表示目的,在此語境中不正確。

×She is an adaptable person who can adapt quickly.

She is an adaptable person.

句子中同時使用形容詞 'adaptable' 和動詞 'adapt' 造成了語意重複(冗言)。'adaptable' 本身就已經包含了「能夠適應」的意思,因此後半句是多餘的。

×The situation is adaptable.

The situation is flexible. / We can adapt to the situation.

'adaptable' 通常用來形容有生命的人、動物,或是由人設計的系統、工具、計畫等具有「主動適應能力」的事物。'situation'(情況)本身是靜態的,不具有主動適應的能力,因此用 'flexible'(有彈性的)或改用動詞 'adapt' 來描述人對情況的適應更為恰當。

×He is more adaptable than his brother.

He is more adaptable than his brother.

這個句子本身文法正確。常見的學習者錯誤是將 'adaptable' 誤拼為 'adaptible'。請注意正確拼寫是 'adaptable',結尾是 '-able',而不是 '-ible'。

×I am adaptable with the new schedule.

I am adaptable to the new schedule.

如同錯誤2,'adaptable' 後應搭配介系詞 'to',表示對某事物的適應。使用 'with' 是錯誤的搭配。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Adaptable"?What are tense/participle forms of "Adaptable"?