full-size

/ˌfʊl ˈsaɪz/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌfʊl ˈsaɪz/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfu̇l-ˌsīz/ (ame, mw)

full-size — 形容詞

1. having the standard measurements for items of its kind, without being a smaller

1.形容詞B1
釋義

標準尺寸

物品的標準尺寸,未經縮小

having the standard measurements for items of its kind, without being a smaller variant

例句

Elena replaced her compact keyboard with a full-size one for typing comfortably.

Elena 為了打字更舒適,將小型鍵盤換成了標準尺寸的鍵盤。

full-size + noun: contrasting with a smaller variant

The full-size sofa barely fit through the narrow doorway of Kwame's flat.

那張標準尺寸的沙發差點塞不進 Kwame 狹窄的公寓門。

同義詞
  • full-sized

    identical meaning; more common in American English

  • standard-size

    emphasises conformity to a recognised norm or specification

  • regular-size

    informal; common in consumer and retail contexts

反義詞
  • miniature

    much smaller; often used for collectible or decorative items

  • compact

    designed to take up less space than the standard version

  • pocket-size

    small enough to fit in a pocket

文法句型

full-size + noun

用法筆記

Almost always placed before a noun. Predicative use ('the tent is full-size') is possible but less frequent. Distinguish from 'full-sized', which carries the same meaning and is more common in American English.

常見錯誤

I bought a full size bed.
I bought a full-size bed.
💡the hyphen is standard when the compound adjective appears before a noun; 'full size' without a hyphen functions as a noun phrase, as in 'a bed of full size.'