fullness
/ˈfʊlnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfʊlnəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfu̇l-nəs/ (ame, mw)
fullness — 名詞
1. the condition of a space, container, or object when it cannot hold anything more
裝滿
容器或空間裝到最滿的狀態
the condition of a space, container, or object when it cannot hold anything more because every part is occupied.
Mathieu checked the fullness of the fuel tank before starting his trip across the desert.
Mathieu 在出發穿越沙漠前檢查了油箱的裝滿程度。
the fullness of [container]
The reservoir's fullness after the monsoon surprised the local water authority staff.
季風過後水庫的裝滿程度讓當地水利部門的人員感到驚訝。
Yan could not judge the bag's fullness until she tried to lift it.
Yan 直到試著提起袋子，才知道袋子有多滿。
The lecture hall's fullness forced late students to sit on the floor near the door.
演講廳座無虛席，遲到的學生只好坐在門附近的地板上。
Bao measured the fullness of the flour sack before deciding to buy more supplies.
Bao 量了麵粉袋的裝滿程度，才決定是否要買更多補給品。
- emptiness
the state of containing nothing
文法句型
the fullness of [noun phrase]
用法筆記
Commonly appears in the pattern 'the fullness of + noun phrase' to describe how full a container, space, or vessel is.
常見錯誤
2. the state of a written work, account, or plan when every necessary part or piece
完整
各方面都齊全或詳細的狀態
the state of a written work, account, or plan when every necessary part or piece of information has been included.
James appreciated the fullness of the annual report, which covered every aspect of the business.
James 很欣賞那份年度報告的完整程度，涵蓋了業務的各個面向。
the fullness of [written work]
The fullness of the museum's collection meant that visitors could easily spend three days exploring.
博物館館藏的完整性讓參觀者很容易就能花上三天時間細細探索。
Eleni praised the fullness of the instructions, which included clear diagrams for every step.
Eleni 稱讚那份說明的詳細程度，每個步驟都附有清楚的圖解。
Dahlia was impressed by the fullness of the course materials for each topic.
Dahlia 對每個主題的課程教材完整程度印象深刻。
The report's fullness of detail helped the team understand where the problems had started.
那份報告的細節完整度幫助團隊了解問題的根源。
- completeness
more general term for having all parts; less formal than 'fullness' in this sense
- thoroughness
emphasises careful attention to every detail; more about effort than scope
- comprehensiveness
similar to 'fullness' but sounds more technical; common in academic contexts
- incompleteness
the state of missing some parts or information
文法句型
the fullness of [abstract noun]
用法筆記
Frequently used with abstract nouns such as 'detail,' 'coverage,' and 'information.' The pattern 'fullness of detail' is a fixed collocation in formal writing.
常見錯誤
3. the physical sensation of having consumed enough food so that the stomach no lon
飽足
吃得很飽的感覺
the physical sensation of having consumed enough food so that the stomach no longer feels empty and one does not want to eat more.
After the large meal, a pleasant feeling of fullness spread through Selim's whole body.
大餐過後，一股愉悅的飽足感蔓延到 Selim 全身。
a feeling of fullness — common pattern for this sense
Hui ate slowly to enjoy her food and let fullness arrive at a natural pace.
Hui 慢慢吃飯，好好享受食物，也讓飽足感自然出現。
Amani felt a satisfying fullness after finishing the bowl of homemade vegetable soup.
喝完那碗自製蔬菜湯後，Amani 感受到一種令人滿足的飽足感。
Ilan found that drinking water before meals helped him reach fullness more quickly.
Ilan 發現飯前喝水可以讓他更快獲得飽足感。
The fullness in her stomach told Dahlia that she had eaten enough for one evening.
胃裡的飽足感告訴 Dahlia 她今晚已經吃得夠多了。
- hunger
the physical need or desire for food
文法句型
a feeling / sense of fullness
用法筆記
Often appears in the patterns 'a feeling of fullness' or 'a sense of fullness.' Can be modified by adjectives such as 'pleasant,' 'comfortable,' or 'uncomfortable' to describe the quality of the sensation.
常見錯誤
4. the quality of a taste, sound, or scent that is strong, deep, and gives a satisf
濃郁
味道或聲音濃厚強烈
the quality of a taste, sound, or scent that is strong, deep, and gives a satisfying sensory experience.
The red wine's fullness on the palate made it a good match for roasted meat.
那款紅酒的濃郁口感與烤肉非常搭配。
fullness on the palate — tasting context
Antonia loved the fullness of the cello's sound during the concert at the old hall.
Antonia 喜歡大提琴在舊音樂廳演奏時所發出的飽滿聲音。
The fullness of the coffee's aroma filled the whole kitchen each morning before work.
每天早上上班前，咖啡的濃郁香氣充滿了整個廚房。
Vivek preferred the fullness of dark chocolate over the milder taste of milk chocolate.
Vivek 偏愛黑巧克力的濃郁風味，勝過味道較淡的牛奶巧克力。
Sound engineers often adjust the controls to bring more fullness to the music's lower notes.
音響工程師經常調整控制鈕，讓音樂的低音部分更加飽滿。
文法句型
the fullness of [flavour / sound / scent]
用法筆記
Common in sensory domains: wine tasting (fullness of flavour), music recording (fullness of sound), and perfume or food reviews (fullness of aroma). Often paired with 'richness' or 'depth.'
常見錯誤
5. the quality of a body part or object that is pleasantly thick, round, and well-s
豐滿
體態圓潤飽滿
the quality of a body part or object that is pleasantly thick, round, and well-shaped rather than flat or thin.
The cushion's fullness made it the most comfortable seat in the entire living room.
那座墊的蓬鬆飽滿讓它成為客廳裡最舒適的座位。
fullness of [soft object]
Yan admired the fullness of the ripe peaches arranged neatly in the market basket.
Yan 欣賞市場籃子裡那些排列整齊的成熟桃子，粒粒飽滿豐盈。
The child's cheeks had a natural fullness that gave her face a healthy, youthful look.
小女孩的臉頰天生豐盈，讓她看起來健康又有朝氣。
James noticed the fullness of the kitten's belly after it finished its bowl of milk.
James 注意到小貓喝完那碗牛奶後肚子圓滾滾的。
Fashion designers sometimes add padding to create more fullness in the shoulders of a jacket.
服裝設計師有時會加入襯墊，讓夾克的肩膀部位更有蓬鬆感。
文法句型
the fullness of [body part / object]
用法筆記
Often used for body parts (cheeks, lips, hips, breasts, belly) and soft objects (cushions, pillows, fruit). In fashion and tailoring, 'fullness' describes the volume of fabric in a garment.