1. appropriate or suitable in the circumstances
恰當的，合適的
That's an apt description of the situation.
那是對該情況一個恰當的描述。
He made an apt comparison between the two systems.
他對這兩個系統做了一個恰當的比較。
Apt Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
apt
adjective
快速理解
What does "Apt" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Apt"?
「apt」主要形容某事物恰當、貼切，或某人容易有某種傾向。
- 1
恰當的；貼切的
EN: an apt description
翻譯: 一個貼切的描述
- 2
聰明的；學得快的
EN: an apt student
翻譯: 一個聰穎的學生
- 3
易於…的；有…傾向的
EN: be apt to forget
翻譯: 容易忘記
小提醒：注意「apt to do something」表示「容易/傾向於做某事」，常指一種慣性或自然傾向，而非單一次事件。
發音（How to Pronounce "Apt" in English）
How to pronounce "Apt" in English?"Apt" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Apt" from YouTube Videos
Nalini Nadkarni: Life science in prison
TED
“This is Mr Lopez, who has been in solitary confinement for 18 months and he's providing input on the types of images that he believes would make him and his fellow inmates more serene, more calm, less apt to violence.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Apt"?How does "Apt" change by context?
2. having a tendency to do something; likely
易於…的；有…傾向的
He is apt to forget appointments if he doesn't write them down.
如果他不寫下來，他很容易忘記約會。
This old car is apt to overheat on long journeys.
這輛舊車在長途旅行中容易過熱。
3. quick to learn
聰穎的，學得快的
She is an apt student who grasps new concepts quickly.
她是一個聰穎的學生，能快速掌握新概念。
He proved to be an apt pupil in the art of negotiation.
在談判藝術上，他證明了自己是個學得很快的學生。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Apt"?How to make natural sentences with "Apt"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| apt to + V | 易於…；有…傾向的 | He is apt to forget appointments when he's busy. (他忙的時候容易忘記約會。) |
| apt + noun | 恰當的；貼切的 | That was an apt description of the situation. (那是對情況的貼切描述。) |
| apt for + noun | 適合…的 | This tool is apt for delicate work. (這個工具適合做精細的工作。) |
| apt + that-clause | …是恰當的 | It is apt that we celebrate this achievement. (我們慶祝這項成就是恰當的。) |
用法說明
How is "Apt" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Apt"?
apt to do vs apt at doing
- "apt to do" 表示有做某事的傾向或可能性，通常用於描述人或事物容易發生的情況。
- "apt at doing" 表示擅長或熟練於做某事，強調技能或能力。
- "apt to do" 後接動詞原形，而 "apt at doing" 後接動名詞 (V-ing)。
- 在正式或書面語中，"apt to do" 比 "apt at doing" 更為常見。 EN: He is apt to forget appointments when he's busy. 翻譯: 他忙起來時容易忘記約會。
EN:She is very apt at solving complex puzzles.
翻譯:她非常擅長解決複雜的謎題。
EN:Old machinery is apt to break down.
翻譯:老舊的機器容易故障。
EN:The new intern is surprisingly apt at learning the software.
翻譯:這位新實習生學習軟體的速度出奇地快。
總結建議
描述傾向或可能性時使用 "apt to do"，描述技能或專長時則使用 "apt at doing"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Apt" and similar words?How to choose "Apt" vs alternatives?
apt vs likely
apt 強調內在傾向或本質上的合適性；likely 則強調客觀可能性或機率。
apt vs appropriate
apt 強調貼切、精準（尤指言辭）；appropriate 強調場合或情境上的合適、得體。
apt vs prone
apt 指一般傾向；prone 常指易受負面事物影響的傾向。
口語用法
How is "Apt" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Apt"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人對某人或某事的評價，帶有「大家都這麼說」的意味。 EN: People say he's apt to forget meetings if they're not on his calendar. 翻譯: 大家都說，如果會議沒記在他行事曆上，他很容易忘記。
EN:She's apt at picking up languages, or so I've heard.
翻譯:她學語言很快，至少我聽說是這樣。
語氣強調
與「so」、「very」、「incredibly」等副詞連用，加強形容的語氣，使表達更生動。 EN: That analogy was so apt for the situation. 翻譯: 那個比喻用在當時的情況真是貼切極了。
EN:He's very apt to jump to conclusions without all the facts.
翻譯:他非常容易在沒掌握全部事實的情況下就妄下結論。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，用來填充停頓，引出後續更具體的說明或例子。 EN: The design is apt... you know, it really captures the spirit of the era. 翻譯: 這個設計很貼切… 你知道的，它真的抓住了那個時代的精神。
EN:She's apt to help out... like, she's always the first to volunteer.
翻譯:她很樂於幫忙… 比如說，她總是第一個自告奮勇的。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免上述口語用法，尤其是「停頓填充」的結構。建議使用更精確、連貫的表述，例如直接說明「The design aptly captures...」或「She is inclined to help...」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Apt"?What fixed phrases with "Apt" should I remember?
apt to do something
be apt to + VERB
有…的傾向；易於…
apt description
ADJ + NOUN
貼切的描述
apt remark
ADJ + NOUN
恰當的言論；中肯的評論
apt comparison
ADJ + NOUN
恰當的比較
aptly named
ADV + VERB
命名得當
apt pupil
ADJ + NOUN
聰穎的學生；學得快的學生
apt choice
ADJ + NOUN
合適的選擇
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Apt"?Which "Apt" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is apt to forget his keys.
✓He is apt to forget his keys.
雖然句子本身正確，但學習者常誤以為 'apt to' 只能用於描述負面傾向。實際上 'apt to' 可用於中性或正面描述，例如 'She is apt to succeed.'
×He is an apt student.
✓He is an apt student.
句子正確，但學習者常混淆形容詞 'apt'（聰穎的、學得快的）與 'appropriate'（合適的）。'Apt' 描述人學習能力強，'appropriate' 描述事物合宜。
×It's an apt solution for the problem.
✓It's an apt solution to the problem.
描述解決方案時，應使用 'solution to a problem'，而非 'solution for a problem'。'Apt' 作為形容詞修飾 'solution' 時，搭配詞仍需正確。
×She is apt in mathematics.
✓She is apt at mathematics.
表示「擅長某領域」時，應使用 'apt at (doing) something'，介系詞用 'at'，而非 'in'。
×This tool is apt to fix the machine.
✓This tool is apt for fixing the machine.
'Apt to' 後接動詞原形，表示「傾向於…」。若要表示「適合於某用途」，應使用 'apt for (doing) something'。
×His comment was very apt.
✓His comment was very apt.
句子正確，但學習者可能過度使用 'very apt'。在正式寫作中，'particularly apt', 'especially apt', 'remarkably apt' 是更地道的強化用法。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Apt"?What are tense/participle forms of "Apt"?