equipped

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

equipped — 形容詞

  • equippedpositive
  • more equippedcomparative
  • most equippedsuperlative

1. Supplied or fitted with the physical items — such as tools, machines, clothing,

1.形容詞B1
釋義

配備

擁有完成任務所需的物品或設備

Supplied or fitted with the physical items — such as tools, machines, clothing, or gear — that are needed for a specific task, activity, or situation.

例句

The hiker was well equipped with a tent, a warm sleeping bag, and food for a week.

這位登山客裝備齊全，帶了帳篷、保暖睡袋和足夠一週的食物。

well equipped with [items]

The school's science lab is equipped with new microscopes and safety goggles for every student.

這所學校的科學實驗室為每位學生配備了新的顯微鏡和護目鏡。

passive: equipped with [equipment]

同義詞
  • fitted

    slightly more formal, especially for permanent installations (fitted with a security system)

  • outfitted

    implies a complete set of gear, often for a specific expedition or role

  • supplied

    focuses on provision rather than readiness; may imply ongoing replenishment

反義詞

文法句型

equipped with [equipment/items]

equipped for [purpose/activity]

well/fully/specially equipped

用法筆記

Commonly modified by well, fully, or specially. The preposition with introduces the specific items provided; for introduces the purpose or situation the items are meant to handle.

常見錯誤

❌The car was equipped of air conditioning.
✅The car was equipped with air conditioning.
💡The correct preposition after equipped is always with, not of.
❌The campers equipped warm clothes.
✅The campers were equipped with warm clothes.
💡When used as an adjective, equipped needs a form of be before it.

2. Having the necessary skills, knowledge, experience, or personal qualities to han

2.形容詞B2
釋義

有能力；勝任

擁有完成任務所需的技能或個人特質

Having the necessary skills, knowledge, experience, or personal qualities to handle a task, role, or challenge effectively.

例句

After years of training, Nikos felt equipped to lead the team through the difficult project.

經過多年的訓練，Nikos 覺得自己有能力帶領團隊完成這個困難的專案。

feel equipped to [verb]

The new manager was not equipped for the pressure of deciding for hundreds of workers.

這位新經理沒有能力承受為數百名員工做決策的壓力。

not equipped for [situation]

同義詞
  • prepared

    broader in meaning; can refer to mental readiness or physical readiness

  • qualified

    specifically about having the right credentials, training, or experience

  • ready

    emphasizes willingness and immediate readiness rather than long-term capability

反義詞

文法句型

equipped to [verb]

equipped for [role/task]

well/poorly equipped

用法筆記

Typically followed by to + infinitive to specify an action, or by for + noun phrase to specify a role or situation. Frequently modified by well or poorly to indicate degree of preparedness. This sense does not refer to physical objects — it describes capability or readiness in ability terms.

常見錯誤

❌She is equipped to handles the job.
✅She is equipped to handle the job.
💡After equipped to, use the base form of the verb, not the third-person singular.
❌I am equipped of dealing with stress.
✅I am equipped to deal with stress.' or 'I am equipped for dealing with stress.
💡Use to + infinitive or for + gerund, never of.