detachable

/dɪˈtætʃəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈtætʃəbl/ (ame, ipa)

detachable — adjective

  • detachablepositive
  • more detachablecomparative
  • most detachablesuperlative

1. made so that it can be separated from or taken off the larger object it is norma

1.形容詞B1
釋義

made so that it can be separated from or taken off the larger object it is normally part of, without causing damage to either piece.

例句

The winter coat has a detachable hood that Mei-Lin removes on warmer days.

detachable + [clothing part: hood/collar/sleeve]

Hugo bought a laptop with a detachable keyboard so he could use it as a tablet.

detachable + [device component: keyboard/speaker/battery]

同義詞
  • removable

    broader term; covers anything that can be taken away, not necessarily designed to come apart cleanly (e.g. a removable stain)

  • separable

    more formal and often used for abstract concepts (separable issues) rather than physical objects

反義詞
  • fixed

    opposite meaning — not designed to be taken off or separated

  • built-in

    describes something that is made as one piece with the main object, not meant to come off

文法句型

detachable + noun

be + detachable

用法筆記

Most common with nouns naming parts of clothing, bags, luggage, furniture, or electronic devices that are designed to come apart from the main item.