fine-tune

/ˌfaɪn ˈtjuːn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌfaɪn ˈtuːn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfīn-ˈtün/ (ame, mw)

fine-tune — verb

  • fine-tunepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • fine-tuneshe / she / it
  • fine-tunedpast simple
  • fine-tuning-ing form

1. to improve how something works by making a few small, exact changes after the ba

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to improve how something works by making a few small, exact changes after the basic version is already there

例句

Vikram fine-tuned the bike seat before the mountain race began.

fine-tune + equipment before use

Eve fine-tuned her slide timing after the first practice talk.

fine-tune + plan/performance details

同義詞
  • adjust

    is the broad everyday word and does not always suggest careful final improvement

  • refine

    often suggests making something more polished or precise over repeated revisions

  • optimize

    sounds more technical and often focuses on measured performance goals

  • tweak

    is more informal and often refers to a quick small change

反義詞
  • worsen

    means to make something work less well

  • disrupt

    emphasizes throwing a working system out of order

  • overhaul

    suggests rebuilding or changing something in a much bigger way

文法句型

fine-tune a system

fine-tune settings for better results

fine-tune something with a small adjustment

用法筆記

Usually used when the main design, plan, or system already works and only needs precise final adjustments. The object is often equipment, settings, writing, a schedule, or a process, and the goal may be added with for + noun or a to-infinitive phrase.

常見錯誤

❌We fine-tuned the website from nothing.
✅We built the website first and then fine-tuned it.
💡fine-tune is used for small later adjustments, not creating something from the start.
❌She fine-tuned at the report all night.
✅She fine-tuned the report all night.
💡fine-tune takes a direct object, not 'at'.