customise

customise — verb

1. to make or change something so that it fits the particular needs, wishes, or pre

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to make or change something so that it fits the particular needs, wishes, or preferences of a specific person or group, especially in the way it looks or works.

例句

You can fully customise the software interface to match your workflow.

The company offers a range of options so that customers can customise their own holiday package.

同義詞
  • personalise

    focuses on adding personal details or characteristics; more common with appearances

  • tailor

    suggests adjusting something precisely to fit specific needs, from the metaphor of tailoring clothes

  • adapt

    broader; means changing something to make it suitable for a new situation or purpose

  • modify

    more general; means making partial changes to something

反義詞
  • standardise

    to make things the same across the board rather than adjusting to individual needs

文法句型

customise + noun (product/plan/service)

用法筆記

This is the standard British English spelling. In American English, it is spelled 'customize'. Both spellings are considered correct in British English, though '-ise' is more common there.

常見錯誤

❌I customized my phone with a new case.
✅I customised my phone with a new case.
💡In British English, the -ise spelling is standard. The -ize spelling (American) is also understood but less common in UK contexts.
❌We need to customise a plan to the client.
✅We need to customise a plan for the client.
💡Use 'for' to indicate the beneficiary, not 'to'.