handling

/ˈhændlɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhændlɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhan-dᵊl-iŋ ˈhan(d)-liŋ/ (ame, mw)

handling — 名詞

1. the way a person handles a situation, problem, or relationship — for example, ho

1.名詞B2
釋義

處理；應對

對情況或人的處理方式

the way a person handles a situation, problem, or relationship — for example, how a team leader responds when a project goes wrong, or how someone speaks to an upset colleague.

例句

Jiwoo praised the hotel staff for their professional handling of the booking error.

Jiwoo 稱讚飯店員工專業處理訂房錯誤的方式。

collocation: professional handling of [situation]

The mayor's handling of the housing crisis was criticised by local newspapers.

市長對住房危機的處理方式受到當地報紙的批評。

同義詞
  • management

    broader and more formal — implies ongoing planning and organisation rather than moment-by-moment action

  • treatment

    more personal tone — focuses on how someone is treated as a person, not how a situation is managed

  • conduct

    formal — relates to behaviour according to rules or professional standards

反義詞
  • mishandling

    the opposite — poor or incompetent management of a situation

文法句型

handling + of + noun phrase

adjective + handling + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Commonly paired with evaluative adjectives such as 'sensitive', 'professional', 'careful', 'poor', or 'rough'. The preposition 'of' always introduces what or who is being handled.

常見錯誤

❌His handling with the complaint was excellent.
✅His handling of the complaint was excellent.
💡the correct preposition after 'handling' in this sense is 'of', not 'with'.
❌The handling to this problem needs improvement.
✅The handling of this problem needs improvement.
💡use 'of', not 'to', to connect the thing being managed.

2. the quality of a vehicle's response to a driver's steering, braking, and balanci

2.名詞B2
釋義

操控性

車輛的操控性能

the quality of a vehicle's response to a driver's steering, braking, and balancing inputs — for example, how stable a car feels when driving around a curved road at speed.

例句

The sports car's excellent handling made it a pleasure to drive on winding mountain roads.

這輛跑車優異的操控性讓它在蜿蜒的山路上開起來十分愉快。

adjective + handling: excellent handling

Putri read several reviews that praised the SUV's handling in snowy winter conditions.

Putri 閱讀了幾篇稱讚那台休旅車在雪地中操控表現的評論。

同義詞
  • roadholding

    more specific — refers to how firmly a vehicle grips the road surface; used mainly in technical and racing contexts

  • stability

    focuses on the vehicle's tendency to stay balanced rather than overall control feel

文法句型

possessive + handling

adjective + handling

用法筆記

Used almost exclusively for vehicles — cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and boats. Never used for computers, tools, or electronic devices. Frequently modified by 'good', 'poor', 'responsive', 'precise', or 'sharp'.

常見錯誤

❌The driver's handling was excellent through the corners.
✅The car's handling was excellent through the corners.
💡'handling' in this sense describes the vehicle's behaviour, not the driver's skill.
❌This laptop has great handling.
✅This car has great handling.
💡'handling' is not used for computers or hand-held devices.

3. the act of touching, holding, or physically moving an object using the hands or

3.名詞B1
釋義

拿取；搬動

用手觸碰或移動物品

the act of touching, holding, or physically moving an object using the hands or fingers — for example, the way a librarian turns the pages of an old book with care.

例句

The museum worker used white cotton gloves for the safe handling of the ancient manuscript.

博物館工作人員戴上白色棉手套，以安全拿取這份古老的手稿。

safe handling of [delicate object]

Rough handling of the wine glasses caused several to crack during the house move.

粗暴搬動那些酒杯導致好幾隻在搬家過程中破裂了。

rough handling of [object] — opposite pattern

同義詞
  • manipulation

    more technical — often implies precise or skilful hand movement, especially in surgery or laboratory work

  • touch

    simpler and less formal — focuses on the sense of contact rather than the whole action of holding or moving

文法句型

adjective + handling + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Typically uncountable. Often appears with adjectives describing the level of care: 'gentle handling', 'rough handling', 'careful handling'. Common in contexts involving fragile, valuable, or dangerous items.

常見錯誤

❌Careful handling to the antique is very important.
✅Careful handling of the antique is very important.
💡'handling' takes the preposition 'of', not 'to'.

❌ 'The handling of the tool was difficult because it was heavy.' — This confuses the physical act (sense 3) with ergonomic ease of use; for tools, use phrases like 'the tool was heavy and hard to hold.'

4. the process of packing, moving, and delivering goods as part of a business trans

4.名詞B2
釋義

運送；手續費

商品運送處理或相關費用

the process of packing, moving, and delivering goods as part of a business transaction, or the fee charged for those services — for example, the extra amount added to an online order to cover packaging and postage.

例句

The online store charged an extra fifteen dollars for shipping and handling.

這家線上商店額外收取十五美元的運送及處理費。

fixed phrase: shipping and handling

Aylin's company specialises in the cold-storage handling of frozen seafood products.

Aylin 的公司專門從事冷凍海鮮產品的低溫運送處理。

同義詞
  • processing

    broader — can include order verification, payment handling, and administrative steps, not just physical moving of goods

  • fulfilment

    industry term — covers the entire process from receiving an order to delivering it to the customer

文法句型

shipping and handling

handling + fee/charge/cost

用法筆記

Often appears in the fixed phrase 'shipping and handling' on invoices, checkout pages, and order confirmations. Can refer either to the process itself or to the cost charged to the customer.

常見錯誤

❌The handling fee is included on the total price.
✅The handling fee is included in the total price.
💡use 'in', not 'on', when referring to what the fee is part of.

❌ 'Shipping and handling are free, but you need to pay the handling cost.' — avoid tautology; 'shipping and handling' is a single fixed term covering both delivery and packing.