1. the ability to move quickly and easily
敏捷、靈活的身手或動作
The gymnast's agility on the balance beam was breathtaking.
那位體操選手在平衡木上的敏捷身手令人驚嘆。
He dodged the defender with surprising agility for a player of his size.
以他這樣體型的球員來說，他閃避防守者的敏捷度令人驚訝。
Agility Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
agility
noun
快速理解
What does "Agility" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Agility"?
指身體或思維能夠快速、靈活移動或反應的能力。
- 1
身體靈活度
EN: the ability to move quickly and easily
翻譯: 身體能夠快速且輕巧移動的能力。
- 2
思維敏捷
EN: the ability to think quickly and intelligently
翻譯: 頭腦能夠快速且聰明地思考與應變的能力。
- 3
適應與應變能力
EN: the ability to adapt and respond to change effectively
翻譯: 有效適應變化並做出應對的能力。
小提醒：注意：'agility' 不僅指身體的靈活（如體操），也常用於描述企業或思維的『敏捷性』（如敏捷開發）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Agility" in English）
How to pronounce "Agility" in English?"Agility" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Agility" from YouTube Videos
Eythor Bender demos human exoskeletons
TED
“Its flexible design allows for deep squats, crawls and high-agility movements.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Agility"?How does "Agility" change by context?
2. the ability to think and understand quickly
（思維）敏捷、機敏
Her mental agility allowed her to solve complex problems under pressure.
她的思維敏捷，讓她能在壓力下解決複雜的問題。
The debate required intellectual agility to counter the opponent's arguments.
這場辯論需要思維上的機敏，才能反駁對手的論點。
3. the ability of an organization or system to adapt quickly to change
（組織或系統的）靈活性、適應能力
The company's agility in responding to market trends is key to its success.
這家公司對市場趨勢反應的靈活性是其成功的關鍵。
Modern software development emphasizes agility over rigid planning.
現代軟體開發強調靈活性，而非僵化的計畫。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Agility"?How to make natural sentences with "Agility"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| agility + of + noun | ...的敏捷性 | The agility of the gymnast was breathtaking. (那位體操選手的敏捷性令人驚嘆。) |
| with + agility | 敏捷地 | The cat jumped over the fence with agility. (那隻貓敏捷地跳過了柵欄。) |
| demonstrate/show + agility | 展現/顯示出敏捷 | The new software demonstrates remarkable agility in processing data. (這款新軟體在處理數據上展現出卓越的敏捷性。) |
| mental/physical + agility | 心智/身體的敏捷 | The game tests both your mental and physical agility. (這個遊戲考驗你心智和身體兩方面的敏捷度。) |
用法說明
How is "Agility" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Agility"?
agility of doing vs agility to do
- agility of doing 通常用於描述「進行某種活動時所展現的敏捷性」，強調在特定動作或過程中的靈活與迅速。
- agility to do 則較為少見，若使用則可能暗示「為了做某事而具備的敏捷能力」或「敏捷到足以做某事」，帶有目的性或結果的意味。
- 在標準用法中，agility of doing 是描述身體或心智靈活度的常見結構，而 agility to do 並非典型搭配，使用時需注意語境是否自然。 EN: The player demonstrated incredible agility of dribbling past defenders. 翻譯: 這位球員展現了帶球過人時令人難以置信的敏捷性。
EN:He possessed the agility to change direction in mid-air.
翻譯:他擁有能在半空中改變方向的敏捷身手。
總結建議
描述敏捷性時，建議使用 agility of doing 來表達在進行某項活動時的靈活度，這是最自然且常見的用法。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Agility" and similar words?How to choose "Agility" vs alternatives?
agility vs flexibility
「agility」強調快速、靈巧的移動或反應能力，常用於身體或思維。而「flexibility」主要指身體的柔軟度或計畫、想法的彈性。
agility vs dexterity
「agility」通常指全身性的靈活移動，而「dexterity」更專注於手部或身體特定部位的熟練技巧與靈巧操作。
agility vs nimbleness
「agility」與「nimbleness」意義非常接近，常可互換，均指靈活、敏捷。但「agility」在商業或技術語境中更常用於形容組織或系統的快速適應能力。
口語用法
How is "Agility" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Agility"?
引述
在對話中，當引述他人對某人或事物敏捷性的評價時，常用此字。 EN: He was praised for his agility in handling the crisis. 翻譯: 他因處理危機時的敏捷而受到讚揚。
EN:Everyone noticed the cat's agility as it jumped between the fences.
翻譯:大家都注意到那隻貓在柵欄間跳躍時的敏捷。
語氣強調
在口語中，常與程度副詞連用，以強調敏捷的程度或令人驚訝的特質。 EN: Her mental agility is just incredible. 翻譯: 她的思維敏捷度真是令人難以置信。
EN:The player's agility on the field is seriously impressive.
翻譯:那位球員在場上的敏捷性確實令人印象深刻。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，可能會用此字作為短暫的停頓填充，引出具體例子。 EN: What we need is... agility, you know, the ability to adapt quickly. 翻譯: 我們需要的是…敏捷性，你知道的，就是快速適應的能力。
EN:The key to success in this industry is agility—like how fast you can pivot.
翻譯:在這個行業成功的關鍵是敏捷性—比如你能多快轉變方向。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業報告中，應避免將「agility」用於口語填充或過於主觀的強調。建議使用更精確的定義或具體指標來描述敏捷性，例如「operational agility」或「measured response time」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Agility"?What fixed phrases with "Agility" should I remember?
physical agility
adjective + agility
身體的敏捷性、靈活度
mental agility
adjective + agility
思維敏捷、頭腦靈活
demonstrate agility
verb + agility
展現敏捷性
remarkable agility
adjective + agility
非凡的敏捷性
lack of agility
lack of + agility
缺乏敏捷性、不夠靈活
business agility
noun + agility
商業敏捷性、企業靈活性
improve one's agility
verb + one's + agility
提升某人的敏捷性
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Agility"?Which "Agility" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He has a good agility.
✓He has good agility.
「Agility」是不可數名詞，前面不應使用不定冠詞「a」。
×She moved with agilities.
✓She moved with agility.
「Agility」是不可數名詞，沒有複數形式。
×His mental agility is very quick.
✓His mental agility is very high / impressive.
描述「agility」的程度時，通常使用「high」、「low」、「great」、「impressive」等形容詞，而非「quick」或「fast」。
×We need to agility our response.
✓We need to respond with agility. / We need to be agile in our response.
「Agility」是名詞，不能直接當動詞使用。應使用動詞「respond」或形容詞「agile」來表達動作或狀態。
×The agility of the plan is important.
✓The flexibility of the plan is important.
「Agility」通常用於描述生物體或組織的「敏捷、靈活」，尤其是身體或思維上的。對於無生命的概念如「計畫」，更常使用「flexibility」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Agility"?What are tense/participle forms of "Agility"?