nonspecific

nonspecific — 形容詞

  • nonspecificpositive
  • more nonspecificcomparative
  • most nonspecificsuperlative

1. Containing very little precise information, so that the exact meaning, nature, o

1.形容詞B2
釋義

籠統的

缺乏具體細節，意思不清

Containing very little precise information, so that the exact meaning, nature, or scope of something stays unclear.

例句

The doctor's description was so nonspecific that Mei-Lin left unsure what was wrong.

醫生的描述太籠統了，Mei-Lin 離開診所時仍不清楚自己到底怎麼了。

so + adjective + that-clause showing result

The job advertisement was too nonspecific — it just said 'office work' with no actual duties.

那則徵人廣告寫得太籠統了——只說「辦公室工作」，完全沒提到實際職責。

too + adjective (criticising lack of detail)

常見搭配
  • nonspecific answer
  • nonspecific description
  • nonspecific terms
  • nonspecific label
同義詞
  • vague

    more negative; suggests deliberate withholding of information rather than mere absence of detail

  • imprecise

    focuses on lack of exactness, especially with numbers or measurements

  • general

    neutral tone; describes broad statements that may be appropriately broad

反義詞

用法筆記

Frequently used to criticise descriptions, instructions, or labels that fail to give enough concrete information for the reader to act on.

常見錯誤

The instructions were nonspecific and clear.
The instructions were nonspecific and unclear.
'nonspecific' carries a negative implication of insufficient detail.

2. Describing a medical symptom, condition, or test result that cannot be linked to

2.形容詞C1
釋義

非特異性

無法確定單一病因的

Describing a medical symptom, condition, or test result that cannot be linked to one particular cause or infectious agent.

例句

Nala went to hospital with nonspecific abdominal pain that had no clear cause.

Nala 因為非特異性腹痛去了醫院，找不出明確的原因。

medical context: nonspecific + body-part pain

The blood test showed a nonspecific inflammatory marker, so Paul needed more tests.

血液檢查顯示一個非特異性發炎指標，所以 Paul 需要做更多檢查。

nonspecific + medical test result

常見搭配
  • nonspecific symptom
  • nonspecific finding
  • nonspecific pain
  • nonspecific inflammation
  • nonspecific abdominal discomfort
同義詞
  • idiopathic

    formal medical term for a condition arising without known cause

  • generalised

    describes symptoms spread across the body rather than located in one spot

反義詞

用法筆記

Common in medical writing. A 'nonspecific symptom' is real but does not point clearly to any one disease — many illnesses share the same early signs.

常見錯誤

The patient has nonspecific cancer.
The patient has nonspecific symptoms that could be caused by several conditions.
'nonspecific' describes the symptoms, not the disease itself.

3. Applying to many different situations, groups, or categories rather than being d

3.形容詞B2
釋義

廣泛的

適用於多種範疇或情境

Applying to many different situations, groups, or categories rather than being designed for or limited to one particular area.

例句

Xiu enrolled in a nonspecific business course that covered finance, marketing, and management.

Xiu 選了一門廣泛的商業課程，涵蓋財務、行銷和管理。

nonspecific + course / training context

The principal gave a nonspecific warning about cheating that was aimed at the whole school.

校長對作弊發出了廣泛的警告，針對的是全校學生。

nonspecific + warning aimed at a group

常見搭配
  • nonspecific warning
  • nonspecific course
  • nonspecific category
  • nonspecific statement
  • nonspecific rule
同義詞
  • general

    very close in meaning; 'general' is more common in everyday speech

  • broad

    emphasises wide scope; 'broad category' is more natural than 'nonspecific category'

反義詞
  • targeted

    aimed at one particular group or purpose

  • narrow

    limited in scope or application

4. Spread out over a large bodily area rather than concentrated in one exact spot —

4.形容詞C1
釋義

瀰漫性

疼痛或不適散佈在大範圍區域

Spread out over a large bodily area rather than concentrated in one exact spot — used especially for pain, rashes, or discomfort.

例句

Caio had nonspecific back pain that moved from his shoulders to his lower back.

Caio 有瀰漫性背痛，從肩膀一直痛到下背部。

nonspecific + pain describing body distribution

The rash on Diya's arms was nonspecific, covering broad patches of skin without borders.

Diya 手臂上的疹子是瀰漫性的，大片皮膚都長了疹子，沒有清楚的邊界。

nonspecific + skin condition

常見搭配
  • nonspecific pain
  • nonspecific rash
  • nonspecific discomfort
  • nonspecific tenderness
同義詞
  • diffuse

    formal medical term for spread over a large area

  • generalised

    common in UK medical writing for widespread symptoms

反義詞
  • localised

    limited to one small area of the body

  • focal

    centred on a specific point

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 2: sense 2 means 'cause unknown', while sense 4 means 'location widespread'. A symptom can be both (e.g. nonspecific back pain of unknown origin).

5. Having a broad, adaptable function that suits many different uses, rather than b

5.形容詞C1
釋義

通用的

功能廣泛，可適應多種用途

Having a broad, adaptable function that suits many different uses, rather than being designed for one narrow task.

例句

The lab uses a nonspecific cleaning fluid that works on glass, metal, and plastic.

這間實驗室使用一種通用清潔液，玻璃、金屬和塑膠都能用。

nonspecific + cleaning agent / tool context

Asher bought a nonspecific software licence that he can use for several design programs.

Asher 買了一個通用軟體授權，可以用在好幾種設計程式上。

常見搭配
  • nonspecific treatment
  • nonspecific solution
  • nonspecific tool
  • nonspecific licence
  • nonspecific cleaner
同義詞
反義詞

同根字

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • nonspecific symptoms
  • nonspecific pain
  • nonspecific warning
  • nonspecific description
  • nonspecific term
  • nonspecific finding
  • nonspecific complaint
  • nonspecific rash

副詞搭配

  • quite nonspecific
  • relatively nonspecific
  • rather nonspecific
  • deliberately nonspecific
  • somewhat nonspecific

常用片語

  • nonspecific in scope
  • nonspecific with regard to
  • remain nonspecific about

介系詞搭配

  • nonspecific about
  • nonspecific in nature
  • nonspecific to any group