joined-up
joined-up — 形容詞
1. Describing a style of handwriting where the letters within each word flow into o
連寫的
字母之間相連的手寫風格
Describing a style of handwriting where the letters within each word flow into one another without lifting the pen, rather than being written separately as printed letters.
In British primary schools, children usually begin using joined-up handwriting when they start Year 3.
在英國小學裡，孩子們通常從三年級開始練習連寫字。
joined-up handwriting as a school milestone
Aoi's teacher told her to make smaller letters for joined-up writing and to practise every evening.
Aoi的老師告訴她，練連寫字時要把字母寫小一點，而且每天都要練習。
The birthday card was written in beautiful joined-up script with a fountain pen.
那張生日賀卡是用鋼筆以優美的連寫字體寫成的。
Some parents worry that typing on tablets stops children from learning joined-up writing at school.
有些家長擔心，在平板上打字會讓小孩在學校學不到連寫字。
Linh's handwriting became much neater after she practised joined-up letters every day for a month.
Linh每天連續練習連寫字母一個月之後，字跡變得整齊多了。
- cursive
The standard term in US and international contexts; 'joined-up' is chiefly British
- flowing
Describes the smooth, connected appearance but is less specific — can also describe calligraphy or decorative script
- linked
Occasionally used as a synonym for joined-up letters, but less common in educational settings
- printed
Refers to writing each letter separately, the opposite of joined-up handwriting
文法句型
joined-up + noun (writing, handwriting, script, letters)
用法筆記
This sense is most commonly used in British educational contexts. In US English, 'cursive' is the usual term for connected handwriting.
常見錯誤
2. Describing ideas, policies, or systems that are combined so that different group
統合的
各部分有效整合協作的
Describing ideas, policies, or systems that are combined so that different groups or departments communicate well and work together effectively toward shared goals.
The mayor promised a joined-up approach to transport, housing, and environmental policy across the city.
市長承諾要在全市的交通、住宅和環境政策上採取統合的做法。
joined-up approach + multiple policy areas
The company wasted its campaign budget because its finance and marketing teams lacked joined-up thinking.
該公司浪費了活動預算，因為財務和行銷團隊之間缺乏統合的思維。
Rohan argued that the health service needed joined-up care plans connecting hospitals, clinics, and home visits.
Rohan主張醫療服務需要統合的照護計劃，將醫院、診所和居家訪視連結起來。
The government's joined-up flood-prevention strategy brought local councils, emergency services, and environmental agencies together.
政府的統合防洪策略將地方議會、緊急服務機構和環保署結合在一起。
Karim said the school lacked a joined-up bullying policy — each teacher handled incidents differently.
Karim說學校缺乏統合的反霸凌政策——每位老師處理事件的方式都不一樣。
- integrated
More common internationally and across business contexts; 'integrated' emphasises parts forming a unified whole, while 'joined-up' stresses communication between parts
- coordinated
Broader term — suggests efficient arrangement of parts but less emphasis on communication and cooperation
- holistic
Emphasises considering the whole system rather than individual parts; used in healthcare, education, and wellbeing contexts
- coherent
Focuses on logical consistency, especially in arguments or plans, rather than inter-departmental cooperation
- fragmented
Describes parts that are separate and not working together effectively
- siloed
Describes departments or groups that operate in isolation without sharing information
文法句型
joined-up + noun (thinking, approach, strategy, policy, care)
用法筆記
This sense is frequent in British public policy, business, and education writing. It often appears with nouns like 'thinking', 'approach', 'strategy', 'policy', and 'care'. The opposite idea is often described as 'fragmented' or 'siloed'.