indispensable

IPA/ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl/
KK[ˌɪndɪspˈɛnsəbəl]IPA/ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl/

indispensable — 形容詞

  • indispensablepositive
  • more indispensablecomparative
  • most indispensablesuperlative

1. used to describe a person or thing that is needed so urgently that no other pers

1.形容詞B2
釋義

不可或缺

極重要以至於缺少了就不行

used to describe a person or thing that is needed so urgently that no other person or thing can replace them in doing a particular job or achieving a result.

例句

Nora's laptop became indispensable after she started working from home.

Nora 的筆電在開始在家工作後變得不可或缺。

become + indispensable + after [event]

A reliable map is an indispensable tool for any mountain rescue team.

一張可靠的地圖是任何山區搜救隊不可或缺的工具。

indispensable + noun (tool) + for [purpose]

常見搭配
  • indispensable to
  • indispensable for
  • prove indispensable
  • become indispensable
  • absolutely indispensable
  • virtually indispensable
  • indispensable part of
  • indispensable tool
同義詞
  • essential

    The closest synonym; slightly less emphatic and more common in both spoken and written English

  • vital

    Similar strength but often used for life-or-death contexts or things that keep a system alive

  • crucial

    Focuses on the decisive importance of something at a particular moment or for a specific outcome

  • necessary

    More general and less emphatic; covers a wider range of needs from basic to urgent

反義詞
  • dispensable

    The direct antonym — something that can be given up or done without

  • unnecessary

    Something not needed at all, a weaker opposite

  • replaceable

    Someone or something that can be substituted without loss

文法句型

indispensable + to + [someone/something]

indispensable + for + [purpose/activity]

用法筆記

Frequently paired with the prepositions 'to' (identifying who needs the person or thing) and 'for' (identifying the goal or purpose). This word carries a stronger sense of necessity than 'essential' — it suggests that the whole system or effort would break down without that person or thing.

常見錯誤

She is indispensable' (without specifying for whom or what).
She is indispensable to the team.
'indispensable' needs context to sound natural; specify who needs the person or for what purpose.
Milk is indispensable for my coffee.' (too trivial).
Good management is indispensable for running a successful company.
'indispensable' sounds unnatural for everyday needs; use 'essential' or 'necessary' instead.

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常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • indispensable part
  • indispensable tool
  • indispensable member
  • indispensable resource
  • indispensable component

副詞搭配

  • absolutely indispensable
  • virtually indispensable
  • almost indispensable
  • truly indispensable

常用片語

  • prove indispensable
  • become indispensable
  • make oneself indispensable
  • consider someone indispensable

介系詞搭配

  • indispensable to
  • indispensable for