multipurpose

/ˌmʌltiˈpɜːpəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmʌltiˈpɜːrpəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌməl-tē-ˈpər-pəs -ˌtī-/ (ame, mw)

multipurpose — adjective

  • multipurposepositive
  • more multipurposecomparative
  • most multipurposesuperlative

1. Useful for more than one job, activity, or need.

1.形容詞B2
釋義

Useful for more than one job, activity, or need.

例句

The school bought a multipurpose table for art, lunch, and meetings.

multipurpose + noun for several uses

Élise keeps a multipurpose knife in her camping bag.

common object collocation: multipurpose knife

同義詞
  • versatile

    Broader and often used for people, skills, or things that adapt well to different situations.

  • all-purpose

    Very close in meaning and common for products made for many everyday tasks.

  • multifunctional

    More technical and often used for devices or equipment with several built-in features.

反義詞

文法句型

multipurpose + noun

be + multipurpose

用法筆記

Most often used before a noun for tools, rooms, tables, bags, or products. After 'be', it usually describes something designed to serve several everyday functions.

常見錯誤

❌The printer is useful for one job, so it is multipurpose.
✅The printer is multipurpose because it prints, scans, and copies.
💡'Multipurpose' means something has several uses, not just one useful use.
❌My uncle is multipurpose at work.
✅My uncle can do many different jobs at work.
💡'Multipurpose' usually describes tools, spaces, or products, not people.