all-in-one
/ˌɔːl ɪn ˈwʌn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɔːl ɪn ˈwʌn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌɔːl.ɪnˈwʌn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɑːl.ɪnˈwʌn/ (ame, ipa)
all-in-one — adjective
1. describes a single device, product, or system that combines the roles of several
describes a single device, product, or system that combines the roles of several separate items — for example, a printer that also photocopies and scans documents.
The office manager bought an all-in-one printer that also scans and copies documents.
all-in-one printer
This all-in-one cleaning solution works on windows, counters, and floors.
all-in-one cleaning solution
The new all-in-one kitchen machine chops, blends, and steams food automatically.
Many parents prefer an all-in-one baby monitor that also checks room temperature.
- multifunctional
more general; can describe any item with multiple uses, not necessarily combining separate devices
- combined
emphasises that components have been merged into one unit rather than the variety of functions
- integrated
suggests the parts work together seamlessly as a single system
- separate
describes items that each perform a single function independently
文法句型
all-in-one + noun (device/product/system)
用法筆記
Commonly used in product names and marketing descriptions. Only appears before the noun it modifies — you would say 'an all-in-one printer' but not 'this printer is all-in-one' in formal writing.
常見錯誤
all-in-one — noun
1. a single garment that covers the whole body from the neck or shoulders down to t
a single garment that covers the whole body from the neck or shoulders down to the ankles, rather than being made as a separate top and bottom — such as a baby's sleepsuit, a mechanic's overalls, or a fashionable jumpsuit.
The baby wore a warm all-in-one with cute bear patterns on the sleeves.
warm all-in-one
Mechanics at the garage wear a blue all-in-one to protect their clothes from oil and dirt.
blue all-in-one
Yuki found a stylish black all-in-one in the shop window and decided to try it on.
- jumpsuit
more common in fashion contexts, especially for women; less often used for baby clothes or workwear
- onesie
informal term used mainly for baby sleepwear; less appropriate for adult workwear or fashion
- boilersuit
British term for a one-piece work garment; more restricted to industrial/mechanical contexts
- two-piece
an outfit consisting of a separate top and bottom, such as a shirt and trousers
文法句型
an all-in-one
wear a/all-in-one
用法筆記
This sense is more common in British English than American English. In the US, speakers more often use 'onesie' for baby clothing and 'jumpsuit' for women's fashion, or 'coveralls' for workwear.