individualized
individualized — 形容詞
- individualizedpositive
- more individualizedcomparative
- most individualizedsuperlative
1. created, organized, or chosen to fit the specific needs, abilities, or preferenc
個別化的
針對個人需求量身設計的
created, organized, or chosen to fit the specific needs, abilities, or preferences of one particular person, rather than being the same for everyone in a group.
The school created an individualized learning plan for each child who struggles with reading.
學校為每個閱讀有困難的孩子制定了個別化的學習計畫。
collocation: individualized learning plan
Kim received individualized coaching sessions to prepare for the marathon.
Kim 為了馬拉松比賽接受了個別化的訓練指導。
The nursing home offers individualized care plans that change as residents' health conditions shift.
這家安養院提供個別化的照護計畫，隨著住戶健康狀況的變化而調整。
Fatima's doctor recommended an individualized exercise program rather than a general fitness class.
Fatima 的醫生建議她採用個別化的運動計畫，而非參加一般健身課程。
- personalized
the most common alternative; used broadly in education, healthcare, and customer service
- customized
more common for products and services; implies adjustments were made to a standard version
- tailored
suggests careful, precise fitting to someone's specific needs, like a made-to-measure suit
- standardized
made to be the same for everyone, with no variation allowed
- generic
not specific to any individual; one-size-fits-all
文法句型
individualized + noun
用法筆記
This adjective appears most often before nouns such as plan, program, care, learning, approach, and treatment — all in contexts where services are adjusted to suit one person.
常見錯誤
individualized — 動詞
- individualizedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- individualizeds3rd person singular
- individualizeding-ing form
- individualizededpast simple
1. to give a person, object, or activity a distinct quality or style that makes it
賦予個性
使具有獨特風格或特質
to give a person, object, or activity a distinct quality or style that makes it noticeably different from others of the same kind.
The artist individualizes each clay vase by carving a one-of-a-kind pattern into the surface.
這位藝術家在每個陶瓶表面雕刻獨一無二的圖案，賦予每件作品個性。
Hiroshi individualizes his recipes with a unique spice that no other family cook uses.
Hiroshi 在自家食譜中加入一種獨特的香料，家族中沒有其他廚師使用，讓菜有了個人特色。
Each room in the guesthouse is individualized by a different wall color and local artworks.
民宿的每個房間透過不同的牆面顏色和當地藝術品來賦予個性。
Good teachers individualize their teaching style instead of giving the same lesson to everyone.
好的老師會嘗試讓自己的教學風格與眾不同，而不是對所有學生用同一套講法。
- distinguish
broader; can mean 'recognise differences' or 'make different'; does not always imply active design
- differentiate
more formal; focuses on the result of being set apart
- characterize
means 'to be a typical quality of'; weaker sense of deliberate action
文法句型
individualize + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used in the passive or as a past participle adjective (an individualized vase). It emphasises uniqueness of character rather than practical customisation.
常見錯誤
2. to adjust a method, service, product, or treatment so that it matches the partic
個別化調整
根據個人情況或需求調整
to adjust a method, service, product, or treatment so that it matches the particular requirements, preferences, or conditions of one specific person.
The software allows doctors to individualize treatment plans based on each patient's genetic profile.
這套軟體讓醫生能夠根據每位病人的基因檔案來個別化調整治療方案。
pattern: individualize [plan] based on [factor]
A good university individualizes financial aid packages depending on each student's family income.
好的大學會根據每名學生的家庭收入來個別化調整獎助學金方案。
Diego's coach individualizes his workout routine every month as his strength gradually improves.
Diego 的教練每個月根據他力量的進步來個別化調整他的訓練菜單。
The hospital individualizes discharge instructions for each patient instead of giving everyone the same sheet.
這家醫院會為每位病人個別化調整出院指示，而不是發給所有人同樣的單子。
- standardize
to make everything the same across all cases
- generalize
to make something broadly applicable rather than person-specific
文法句型
individualize + noun phrase
be individualized to + noun phrase
be individualized for + person
用法筆記
This is the most practical sense of the verb. It is very common in the passive: a plan / service / treatment is individualized for someone. The purpose is always to improve fit or effectiveness for that one person.
常見錯誤
3. to give separate, focused attention to one person or one case within a larger gr
區別對待
分別處理或給予個別關注
to give separate, focused attention to one person or one case within a larger group, rather than treating everyone or everything identically.
The counselor individualizes each student's case instead of applying the same rule to everyone.
輔導老師對每個學生的個案區別對待，而不是對所有人用同一套規則。
A good manager individualizes feedback by mentioning each team member's specific contribution during the project.
好的主管會對團隊成員區別對待，在專案結束時一一提到每個人的具體貢獻。
pattern: individualize [noun] by mentioning [details]
The judge individualized each offender's sentence after reviewing their personal background reports.
法官在審閱每位罪犯的個人背景報告後，對他們的刑期區別對待。
Workers complained the policy did not individualize its approach based on seniority.
員工抱怨這項政策沒有根據年資採取個別化的做法。
- particularize
formal synonym; emphasizes giving specific, separate attention
- single out
more natural in everyday English; can imply picking one person for special treatment, positive or negative
- distinguish
to recognise as different; does not always involve taking separate action
- lump together
to treat different people or things as one group without distinction; informal
- generalize
to make broad statements that apply to everyone, ignoring individual differences
文法句型
individualize + noun phrase (person or case)
用法筆記
This sense focuses on the act of treating people or cases one by one rather than as a mass. It is close in meaning to 'single out' but does not necessarily carry the negative connotation of unfairness that 'single out' sometimes has.