fitness

/ˈfɪtnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɪtnəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfit-nəs/ (ame, mw)

fitness — 名詞

1. the state of having a body that works well — you are strong, have energy, and ca

1.名詞B1
釋義

體能

身體強健的狀態

the state of having a body that works well — you are strong, have energy, and can move and do physical activities without getting too tired.

例句

Trang goes to the gym every morning to improve her fitness.

Trang 每天早上都去健身房提升體能。

collocation: improve + fitness

The personal trainer gave Ryo a fitness test to measure his stamina.

私人教練給 Ryo 做了一項體能測驗，來評估他的耐力。

collocation: fitness test

同義詞
  • health

    broader term that includes mental and social wellbeing, not just physical condition

  • stamina

    focuses specifically on endurance over time, not overall physical condition

  • shape

    informal; used in phrases like 'in shape' or 'out of shape' to mean fitness level

  • strength

    only one component of fitness (muscular power); fitness also includes flexibility and stamina

反義詞
  • weakness

    opposite end of the physical capability spectrum

  • unfitness

    direct opposite, but less common in everyday speech

文法句型

adjective + fitness (e.g. good fitness, poor fitness, overall fitness)

fitness + noun (e.g. fitness class, fitness test, fitness program)

verb + fitness (e.g. improve fitness, build fitness, maintain fitness)

用法筆記

Often used with verbs like 'improve', 'build', 'maintain', and 'regain', or with adjectives like 'good', 'poor', 'excellent', and 'overall'. Avoid using a plural form — fitness is uncountable.

常見錯誤

❌She does exercises to keep her fitnesses up.
✅She does exercises to keep her fitness up.
💡Fitness is an uncountable noun and has no plural form.
❌I want to make my fitness better.
✅I want to improve my fitness.
💡'Improve fitness' is the standard collocation rather than 'make fitness better'.

2. the degree to which a person, thing, or idea meets the needs or requirements of

2.名詞B2
釋義

適合；適用

對特定用途的合適程度

the degree to which a person, thing, or idea meets the needs or requirements of a particular situation — for example, whether a candidate is right for a job, or a product is safe enough for a specific use.

例句

The company tests the fitness of new software before releasing it to customers.

這家公司在向客戶發布新軟體之前，會先測試其適用性。

fitness of + product/object

The manager questioned Nora's fitness for the role after she missed several deadlines.

Nora 錯過幾次截止期限後，經理對她是否適合這個職位提出了質疑。

fitness for + role

同義詞
  • suitability

    more general and slightly more common than fitness in non-evaluative contexts

  • appropriateness

    emphasises correct fit for social or ethical standards rather than functional requirements

  • qualification

    often refers to formal credentials like degrees or certificates

  • readiness

    emphasises preparation and being ready, not just matching requirements

反義詞
  • unsuitability

    direct opposite, common in formal writing about candidates or products

  • inappropriateness

    focuses on not matching social or contextual expectations

文法句型

fitness for + role/purpose (e.g. fitness for the job, fitness for use)

fitness of + person/thing (e.g. fitness of the candidate, fitness of the equipment)

fitness + to-infinitive (e.g. fitness to drive, fitness to work)

用法筆記

Common in formal or evaluative contexts such as hiring decisions, safety assessments, and legal qualifications. Frequently followed by 'for' (fitness for a role) or 'to' + infinitive (fitness to drive). Unlike the physical-health sense, this meaning often appears in phrases like 'fitness for purpose' or 'fitness to practise' in professional settings.

常見錯誤

❌The doctor checked his fitnesses for the job.
✅The doctor checked his fitness for the job.
💡Fitness is uncountable even in this sense; do not add -es.
❌The board reviewed her fitness with the position.
✅The board reviewed her fitness for the position.
💡The correct preposition is 'for', not 'with'.