single-use

/ˌsɪŋɡl ˈjuːs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌsɪŋɡl ˈjuːs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsiŋ-gəl-ˈyüs/ (ame, mw)

single-use — adjective

1. made or intended to be thrown away after using it just one time

1.形容詞B1
釋義

made or intended to be thrown away after using it just one time

例句

The hospital switched from single-use plastic gloves to washable cloth ones.

Dr. Okafor uses single-use medical masks when examining patients.

attributive: single-use + medical item

同義詞
  • disposable

    broader meaning — can also describe items used several times before discarding, or low-quality goods; 'single-use' emphasises the exactly-once lifecycle

  • throwaway

    informal and carries a critical tone of wastefulness; common in phrases like 'throwaway culture'

  • one-time

    used for non-physical items (fees, passwords, events), not for physical products

反義詞
  • reusable

    can be used many times after cleaning or refilling

  • durable

    designed to last a long time, not necessarily multiple-use in the same way as reusable

文法句型

single-use + noun (product/container/packaging)

用法筆記

Typically placed before nouns that name disposable products — cups, bags, straws, masks, gloves, packaging, or utensils. Common in discussions about waste reduction and environmental policy.

常見錯誤

❌This is a single-use coupon that expires today.
✅This is a one-time coupon that expires today.
💡'single-use' is for physical products thrown away after one use; 'one-time' is for events, codes, fees, or non-physical items.