durability

/ˌdjʊərəˈbɪləti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdʊrəˈbɪləti/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌd(y)u̇rəˈbilətē -ətē, -i/ (ame, mw)

durability — 名詞

1. the ability of an object or material to stay in good condition for a long period

1.名詞B2
釋義

耐用性

物品經久使用不損壞的特性

the ability of an object or material to stay in good condition for a long period of time, even when used often or exposed to difficult conditions.

例句

The ceramic tiles were chosen for their durability in the kitchen's humid environment.

選用這些磁磚是因為它們在廚房潮濕環境中的耐用性。

durability in + [challenging environment]

Lucas tested the tent's durability by leaving it in heavy rain for a week.

Lucas 把帳篷放在大雨中一週，測試它的耐用性。

同義詞
  • sturdiness

    focuses on solid construction rather than resistance to wear over time

  • robustness

    more technical, often used for systems and machinery

  • resilience

    emphasises the ability to recover from damage rather than avoid it

反義詞
  • fragility

    the quality of breaking or being damaged easily

  • weakness

    lack of strength that leads to early failure

文法句型

the durability of + noun phrase

noun + durability

durability in + [environment]

用法筆記

Typically describes physical objects, materials, and products rather than living things. Often paired with nouns like 'fabric', 'material', 'equipment', or 'product'.

常見錯誤

❌This phone case has good strength.
✅This phone case has good durability.
💡'Strength' refers to how much force something can handle at once, while 'durability' is about staying intact over time.

2. the quality of staying present, effective, or relevant over a long period, espec

2.名詞C1
釋義

持久性

事物持續存在的特性

the quality of staying present, effective, or relevant over a long period, especially for systems, institutions, traditions, or ideas.

例句

Hyun drove past three supermarkets to reach the farmers' market, a testament to its durability.

Hyun 開車經過三家超市也要去那家農夫市集，證明了這個市集的持久性。

a testament to + [possessive] durability

Adisa walked through the border village where the ceasefire's durability meant children could play outside.

Adisa 走過邊境村落，那裡的停火協議的持久性讓孩子們可以安心在戶外玩耍。

同義詞
  • persistence

    suggests continued existence through active effort

  • longevity

    focuses on lifespan rather than resistance to challenges

  • continuity

    emphasises uninterrupted existence

反義詞

文法句型

the durability of + [abstract noun]

用法筆記

Subject is usually an abstract concept such as a system, institution, tradition, or relationship. Less common than sense 1, and typically found in formal or academic writing.

常見錯誤

❌The permanence of the ceasefire was uncertain.
✅The durability of the ceasefire was uncertain.
💡'Permanence' suggests something lasts forever, while 'durability' means lasting despite challenges.

3. a person's ability to keep working or performing an activity over extended perio

3.名詞B2
釋義

耐力

長時間活動而不疲勞的能力

a person's ability to keep working or performing an activity over extended periods without tiring or sustaining injury.

例句

Marathon runners train for months to build the durability needed for the 42-kilometer race.

馬拉松跑者訓練數月，以培養跑完 42 公里所需的耐力。

build the durability needed for + [activity]

The night-shift nurse relied on her physical durability to get through twelve-hour shifts.

那位大夜班護理師靠體力耐力撐過十二小時的輪班。

physical durability

同義詞
  • stamina

    more common in everyday speech; equally informal

  • endurance

    slightly more formal, often used for sustained effort

  • resilience

    emphasises bouncing back from fatigue or injury

反義詞
  • fatigue

    the state of being exhausted and unable to continue

  • weakness

    lack of physical strength to sustain activity

文法句型

[possessive] + durability

physical / mental durability

durability needed for + [activity]

用法筆記

Often modified by 'physical' or 'mental' to specify the type of stamina. Frequently used in sports, healthcare, and manual-labour contexts. 'Endurance' and 'stamina' are more common synonyms in everyday speech.

常見錯誤

❌Boxers need strength to last twelve rounds.
✅Boxers need durability to last twelve rounds.
💡'Strength' measures how hard you can strike, while 'durability' measures how long you can keep going without injury.