nontechnical
nontechnical — 形容詞
- nontechnicalpositive
- more nontechnicalcomparative
- most nontechnicalsuperlative
1. describing someone who does not have expert knowledge of science, engineering, o
非技術的
指人或職位不需專業科技知識
describing someone who does not have expert knowledge of science, engineering, or computing, or a job that does not require such knowledge.
Ramón works in a nontechnical role at the hospital, managing patient records and appointments.
Ramón 在醫院擔任非技術職務，負責管理病歷和預約掛號。
nontechnical + role / position / job
The training course is designed for nontechnical staff who have no background in coding.
這門培訓課程專為沒有程式背景的非技術人員設計。
nontechnical + staff / employee / worker
Nila applied for a nontechnical position in the IT department, handling contracts and vendor relations.
Nila 應徵了 IT 部門的非技術職位，負責處理合約和供應商關係。
Lucía joined the nontechnical side of the project, coordinating schedules and handling client feedback.
Lucía 加入了專案的非技術部分，負責協調時程和處理客戶意見回饋。
- non-specialist
emphasises a lack of narrow expertise in a particular field; more formal
- lay
used mainly for people outside a profession such as law or medicine; not used for job roles
- generalist
positive tone, suggesting broad but shallow knowledge across many areas
- technical
the direct opposite; requiring or involving specialist knowledge
- specialist
implies deep expertise in one area
文法句型
nontechnical + noun (staff, role, manager, position)
用法筆記
Frequently used before job titles or descriptions to contrast with roles that require specialised training in science, engineering, or computing.
常見錯誤
2. using simple, everyday words instead of specialised terms, so that people withou
非技術用語
用詞不涉及專業術語的
using simple, everyday words instead of specialised terms, so that people without expert knowledge can understand easily.
The doctor gave Otis a nontechnical explanation of the treatment plan, using plain English throughout.
醫生用非技術性的方式向 Otis 解釋了治療計劃，全程使用簡單易懂的英文。
nontechnical + explanation / description / overview
Kemi prepared a nontechnical summary of the research for the community meeting, leaving out complex formulas.
Kemi 為社區會議準備了一份非技術性的研究摘要，省略了所有複雜的公式。
Asher asked the engineer to describe the problem in nontechnical words so the whole team could follow.
Asher 請工程師用非技術性的詞彙描述問題，讓整個團隊都能聽懂。
Minho wrote a nontechnical guide to the software for new users who have never coded before.
Minho 為從未寫過程式的新使用者撰寫了一份非技術性的軟體入門指南。
- plain
emphasises clarity and lack of decoration; often paired with 'English' or 'language'
- layperson's
specifically for an audience without professional training; slightly formal
- accessible
broader meaning that includes ease of entry or availability
- technical
full of specialised terminology
- jargon-filled
heavy with professional vocabulary not known to outsiders
文法句型
nontechnical + noun (language, terms, explanation, overview)
用法筆記
Commonly describes written or spoken communication — reports, presentations, manuals, or instructions — that must be accessible to a general audience.
3. relating to an area of knowledge or activity that does not involve the specialis
非科技類
指主題或領域不涉及科學工業知識
relating to an area of knowledge or activity that does not involve the specialised equipment, methods, or concepts of science and industry.
The conference covered both technical innovations and nontechnical topics like ethics and team management.
這場會議涵蓋了技術創新以及倫理和團隊管理等非科技主題。
nontechnical + topic / subject / issue
Théo prefers nontechnical subjects such as history and literature over engineering or physics.
Théo 偏愛歷史、文學等非科技學科，而不是工程或物理。
Adisa chose a nontechnical major in college and studied business administration instead of computer science.
Adisa 在大學選擇了非科技領域的主修，攻讀企業管理而非電腦科學。
Tuan enjoys the nontechnical side of the film industry, such as scriptwriting and costume design.
Tuan 喜歡電影產業中非科技的部分，例如編劇和服裝設計。
- non-scientific
narrower; specifically excludes the natural sciences but still might include social sciences
- general
broader and less precise; can mean 'not specific' rather than 'not technical'
- technical
directly involving specialist science or industry knowledge
- specialised
requiring deep knowledge in a particular field
文法句型
nontechnical + noun (topic, subject, issue, area)
用法筆記
Use this sense when talking about fields of study, discussion topics, or areas of work — as opposed to sense 1, which focuses on a person's capabilities or job description.
4. describing general abilities or qualities — such as communication, teamwork, or
非技術性的
指溝通協調、團隊合作等非專業技術的能力
describing general abilities or qualities — such as communication, teamwork, or leadership — that are not tied to a specific technical method or tool.
Employers value nontechnical skills like clear communication and the ability to work in a team.
雇主很重視非技術性技能，例如清晰的溝通能力和團隊合作能力。
nontechnical + skills / abilities / qualities
Sivan's report earned praise for its nontechnical focus on customer needs rather than system specs.
Sivan 的報告因聚焦於客戶需求而非系統規格的非技術性角度而獲得讚賞。
Greta took a course in nontechnical project management that covered budgeting and people skills.
Greta 修了一門非技術性的專案管理課程，內容涵蓋預算編列和人際技巧。
The job advertisement listed both technical qualifications and nontechnical qualities like flexibility and initiative.
這則徵才廣告列出了技術資格以及靈活性和主動性等非技術特質。
- hard
opposite of 'soft skills'; refers to teachable, measurable abilities like coding or data analysis
文法句型
nontechnical + noun (skill, ability, aspect, side)
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with 'soft skills' in human-resources contexts, but nontechnical is broader — it can also refer to the practical, people-oriented side of any activity or project.