quality

/ˈkwɒləti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkwɑːləti/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkwä-lə-tē/ (ame, mw) · /ˈkwɒl.ə.ti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkwɑː.lə.t̬i/ (ame, ipa)

quality — 名詞

  • qualitysingular
  • qualitiesplural

1. the degree to which something is good, useful, or satisfactory, especially when

1.名詞A2
釋義

品質；質量

事物好壞的程度或等級

the degree to which something is good, useful, or satisfactory, especially when compared against other things of the same type

例句

The quality of the water in this area has improved since the treatment plant opened.

這個區域的水質自從淨水廠啟用以來已經改善了。

quality of [something]

Lakshmi checks the quality of every item before it leaves the factory.

Lakshmi 在每件物品出廠前都會檢查其品質。

check the quality of

同義詞
  • standard

    more specific about a required or expected level

  • grade

    suggests an official ranking or classification system

  • calibre

    used more for personal ability than for objects

文法句型

quality of [something]

[adjective] quality

用法筆記

This is the most general sense. It is commonly paired with adjectives like good, high, poor, or low to show a specific level. Quality is uncountable in this sense, so it takes a singular verb.

常見錯誤

❌The quality of these products are very good.
✅The quality of these products is very good.
💡quality is uncountable here, so the verb must be singular.

2. a high standard that makes people trust or admire a product, service, or piece o

2.名詞B1
釋義

優質；高水準

值得信賴的卓越標準

a high standard that makes people trust or admire a product, service, or piece of work

例句

This restaurant is famous for its quality — the ingredients are always fresh.

這間餐廳以品質優良聞名——食材永遠都是最新鮮的。

famous/known for its quality

Christopher insists on quality even when buying everyday items like towels.

Christopher 連買毛巾這類日常用品也堅持要品質好的。

同義詞
  • excellence

    stronger and more formal; suggests something is outstanding

  • superiority

    emphasises being better than others; more formal

  • value

    focuses on worth relative to price paid

反義詞

文法句型

known for quality

quality matters

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1, this sense does not indicate a degree — it simply implies that something has reached a high standard. Common in brand-promotion and reputation contexts.

常見錯誤

❌We care about quantity, not quality.' (intended meaning reversed)
✅We care about quality, not quantity.
💡double-check you have not reversed the contrast.

3. the degree of comfort, health, and happiness that someone experiences in their e

3.名詞B1
釋義

生活品質

生活的舒適、健康與快樂程度

the degree of comfort, health, and happiness that someone experiences in their everyday existence

例句

Retirement has greatly improved her quality of life — she finally has time to paint.

退休後她的生活品質大幅提升——她終於有時間畫畫了。

improve quality of life

Noise from the airport reduces the quality of life for people living nearby.

機場的噪音降低了附近居民的生活品質。

同義詞
  • well-being

    broader; includes emotional and physical health without the fixed-phrase pattern

  • standard of living

    focuses on material wealth and income rather than happiness

文法句型

quality of life

用法筆記

Almost always appears in the fixed phrase quality of life. It takes modifiers like good, poor, high, or low. Common in discussions about urban planning, healthcare, and social policy.

常見錯誤

❌The quality of his life went up.
✅His quality of life improved.
💡the fixed phrase is quality of life, not quality of his life.

4. convenience-oriented design elements in software, games, or websites that make t

4.名詞B2
釋義

便利功能

軟體或遊戲中改善操作體驗的設計

convenience-oriented design elements in software, games, or websites that make the user experience smoother

例句

The latest patch added several quality-of-life improvements to the game menu system.

最新的更新為遊戲的選單系統新增了多項便利性改善。

quality-of-life improvements

Auto-save is one of those quality features that users appreciate without noticing it.

自動存檔是那種使用者不自覺就會喜歡的便利功能。

同義詞

文法句型

quality-of-life [noun]

quality features

用法筆記

Used mainly in computing and gaming contexts, often as the compound modifier quality-of-life. Not used to mean a feature that is good — it specifically refers to convenience-focused design adjustments.

常見錯誤

❌This game has great quality.' (ambiguous)
✅This game has great quality-of-life features.
💡to refer to convenience features, use the full compound or specify the domain.

5. a particular feature, attribute, or part of someone character that defines or di

5.名詞B1
釋義

特質；特性

人或事物的顯著特徵

a particular feature, attribute, or part of someone character that defines or distinguishes them

例句

Patience is one of the qualities that make Hannah a great elementary school teacher.

耐心是讓 Hannah 成為優秀小學老師的特質之一。

[noun] is one of the qualities that

This fabric has a unique quality — it stays cool even under direct summer sunlight.

這種布料有一項獨特的特性——即使在盛夏陽光下也能保持涼爽。

同義詞
  • trait

    used mostly for personality; suggests a stable, inherited feature

  • attribute

    more abstract or assigned; can be positive or neutral

  • characteristic

    more neutral and technical; marks what makes something distinct

文法句型

quality of [someone/something]

[adjective] quality

用法筆記

Often used with of to specify who or what the quality belongs to (the quality of honesty; a quality of the leather). When describing people, it typically refers to positive traits, though it can be neutral for objects.

常見錯誤

❌Being tired is a quality of this job.
✅Being tired is a feature of this job.
💡quality implies an inherent or lasting trait, not a temporary condition.

quality — 形容詞