Cost-effective Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

cost-effective

adjective

快速理解

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

形容某事物能提供良好價值,其效益或成果超過所花費的成本。

  1. 1

    經濟效益

    EN: Providing good value for the money spent.

    翻譯: 指花費的金錢能換取良好的價值。

  2. 2

    成本效益比

    EN: Giving the best possible results for the cost.

    翻譯: 指在特定成本下能獲得最佳的可能成果。

  3. 3

    划算的選擇

    EN: An economical choice that saves money in the long run.

    翻譯: 指長遠來看能省錢的經濟實惠選擇。

小提醒:注意 'cost-effective' 強調的是『效益與成本的對比關係』,而不僅僅是『便宜』。一個昂貴的方案若帶來極高回報,也可以是 cost-effective。

發音(How to Pronounce "Cost-effective" in English

How to pronounce "Cost-effective" in English?"Cost-effective" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Cost-effective" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Cost-effective"?How does "Cost-effective" change by context?

1. producing good results without costing too much money

以合理成本產生良好效益的;划算的

Installing solar panels is a cost-effective way to reduce electricity bills in the long run.

安裝太陽能板是長期來看降低電費的划算方法。

We need to find a more cost-effective solution for our packaging.

我們需要為我們的包裝找到一個更符合成本效益的解決方案。

2. giving the best possible profit or benefits in comparison with the money spent

相較於花費的金錢,能帶來最佳利潤或效益的

The study concluded that preventive healthcare is highly cost-effective.

該研究結論是預防性醫療保健具有很高的成本效益。

For a small business, outsourcing IT support is often the most cost-effective option.

對小型企業來說,將IT支援外包通常是最具成本效益的選擇。

3. good value for the price paid

物有所值的;價格合理的

This brand offers cost-effective alternatives to luxury skincare products.

這個品牌提供了奢侈護膚品的物有所值的替代品。

The hotel was simple but cost-effective for our weekend trip.

這間旅館很簡單,但對我們的週末旅行來說價格很合理。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Cost-effective"?How to make natural sentences with "Cost-effective"?
PatternMeaningExample
cost-effective + noun具有成本效益的...The company is looking for a cost-effective solution. (公司正在尋找一個具有成本效益的解決方案。)
be + cost-effective是划算的/具有成本效益的Installing solar panels proved to be cost-effective in the long run. (從長遠來看,安裝太陽能板被證明是具有成本效益的。)
more/less cost-effective than...比...更具/較不具成本效益This method is more cost-effective than the traditional one. (這個方法比傳統方法更具成本效益。)
find + noun + cost-effective發現...很划算We found the new software very cost-effective. (我們發現這款新軟體非常划算。)
a cost-effective way to + V一個...的划算方法Recycling is a cost-effective way to manage waste. (回收是管理廢棄物的一個划算方法。)

用法說明

How is "Cost-effective" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Cost-effective"?

cost-effective doing vs cost-effective to do

  • cost-effective doing 通常用於描述一個已經在進行或作為一般概念的活動或方法。結構為「cost-effective + 動名詞 (V-ing)」,強調該行為本身具有成本效益。
  • cost-effective to do 則常用於提出建議或評估一個具體行動。結構為「It is cost-effective to + 動詞原形」或「Something is cost-effective to + 動詞原形」,強調「去做某事」是划算的。
  • 在比較方案時,more cost-effective to do 是常見的比較級用法,用於指出哪個選項「更」符合成本效益。
  • 在假設或未來情境中,常會看到 would be cost-effective to do 的結構,表示在特定條件下,做某事「將會」是划算的。 EN: Installing solar panels is a cost-effective way of reducing electricity bills. 翻譯: 安裝太陽能板是降低電費帳單的一個符合成本效益的方法。

EN:It is more cost-effective to install solar panels than to rely entirely on the grid.

翻譯:安裝太陽能板比完全依賴電網供電更符合成本效益。

EN:Outsourcing the service proved to be cost-effective managing the project.

翻譯:將該服務外包被證明是管理該專案的一個符合成本效益的做法。

EN:It would be cost-effective to outsource the service for a short-term project.

翻譯:對於短期專案來說,將該服務外包將會是符合成本效益的。

總結建議

一般描述時可用「cost-effective doing」,但當要提出建議、進行比較或談論未來可能性時,使用「(more/would be) cost-effective to do」的結構更為自然且常見。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Cost-effective" and similar words?How to choose "Cost-effective" vs alternatives?

cost-effective vs economical

「cost-effective」強調以合理成本達成最佳效果,而「economical」泛指節省、不浪費。

cost-effective vs cheap

「cost-effective」重視價值與成效,而「cheap」僅指價格低廉,可能忽略品質。

cost-effective vs efficient

「cost-effective」結合成本與成效評估,「efficient」則專注於資源利用與過程的效能。

口語用法

How is "Cost-effective" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Cost-effective"?

引述

在對話中,當引述或轉述他人的意見時,常用「cost-effective」來保持客觀。 EN: My boss said the new software is more cost-effective in the long run. 翻譯: 我老闆說,從長遠來看,新軟體更具成本效益。

EN:She keeps mentioning that we need to find a cost-effective solution.

翻譯:她不斷提到我們需要找到一個符合成本效益的解決方案。

語氣強調

為了強調某個選項的經濟優勢,說話者可能會加重「cost-effective」的語氣,或與「really」、「extremely」等副詞連用。 EN: This isn't just cheap—it's actually really cost-effective. 翻譯: 這不只是便宜,它實際上真的非常划算。

EN:For a small business, finding an extremely cost-effective supplier is crucial.

翻譯:對小企業來說,找到一個極具成本效益的供應商至關重要。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,有時會用「cost-effective」作為一個填充概念,後面再補充具體說明。 EN: We're looking for options that are, you know, cost-effective... but also reliable. 翻譯: 我們正在尋找一些,你知道的,符合成本效益……但同時也可靠的選項。

EN:The project needs to be, um, cost-effective—that's the main priority right now.

翻譯:這個專案必須要,嗯,符合成本效益——這是目前的主要優先事項。

正式書寫注意:在正式報告或學術寫作中,應避免將「cost-effective」用於口語填充或過度強調的結構。建議使用更精確、正式的表述,如「economically viable」、「financially efficient」或「providing good value for money」。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Cost-effective"?What fixed phrases with "Cost-effective" should I remember?

a cost-effective solution

adj + n

一個符合成本效益的解決方案

a cost-effective way to

adj + n + to-inf

一個符合成本效益的...方法

a cost-effective alternative

adj + n

一個符合成本效益的替代方案

find it cost-effective

v + it + adj

發現它符合成本效益

more cost-effective than

comparative adj + than

比...更符合成本效益

cost-effective measures

adj + n

符合成本效益的措施

prove (to be) cost-effective

v + (to be) + adj

被證明是符合成本效益的

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Cost-effective"?Which "Cost-effective" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×We need to find a cost-effective solution.

We need to find a cost-effective solution.

雖然句子本身正確,但學習者常誤以為 'cost-effective' 是名詞,而寫出 'We need a cost-effective.'。'Cost-effective' 是形容詞,必須修飾一個名詞(如 solution, method, option)。

×It is a cost effective method.

It is a cost-effective method.

'Cost-effective' 作為複合形容詞時,通常需要連字號(hyphen),尤其是在名詞之前。省略連字號是常見的拼寫錯誤。

×This is the most cost-effective phone, it's only $50.

This is the cheapest phone, it's only $50.

'Cost-effective' 強調的是『性價比高』或『效益大於成本』,而不僅僅是價格便宜。一個便宜的商品如果品質很差,就不算是 'cost-effective'。誤將兩者等同是常見的語意錯誤。

×Option A is cost-effective than Option B.

Option A is more cost-effective than Option B.

'Cost-effective' 是多音節形容詞,其比較級和最高級形式為 'more cost-effective' 和 'the most cost-effective',不能直接加 '-er' 或 '-est'。

×This tool is cost-effective to reduce waste.

This tool is cost-effective for reducing waste.

表達『對做某事而言符合成本效益』時,常用結構是 'cost-effective for + V-ing / noun',或用 'it is cost-effective to + V'。直接使用 'cost-effective to + V' 修飾主詞是錯誤的。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Cost-effective"?What are tense/participle forms of "Cost-effective"?
more cost-effective(comparative)most cost-effective(superlative)