relevant

relevant — 形容詞

1. directly connected to the subject people are talking about or the situation some

1.形容詞B1
釋義

相關的

與正在討論的主題或情況有關

directly connected to the subject people are talking about or the situation someone is dealing with — for example, a fact that helps answer a question in a discussion, or a piece of information that matters for a decision you need to make

例句

Lan borrowed relevant documents from the library for her research on climate change.

Lan 從圖書館借了與她的氣候變遷研究相關的文件。

collect + relevant + noun: gathering information for a task

The judge decided that the witness's story was not relevant to the case.

法官判定證人的說詞與該案件不相關。

be relevant to: used in legal/court context

同義詞
  • pertinent

    more formal than 'relevant'; used when something fits the point exactly, especially in official or legal writing

  • applicable

    focuses on whether something can be successfully used or applied in a particular situation, not just whether it is connected

  • germane

    very formal; almost always used with 'to' and suggests a logical, fitting connection to the matter at hand

  • material

    formal and often legal; describes information important enough to influence a decision or outcome

反義詞
  • irrelevant

    the direct opposite; not at all connected to the topic at hand

  • unrelated

    broader than 'irrelevant'; simply not connected, without the judgment that connection would matter

文法句型

be relevant to [something]

relevant + noun

it is relevant to [do something / that…]

用法筆記

Commonly used in academic, professional, and legal contexts to describe information, evidence, or questions that bear directly on the matter being discussed. Often contrasted with 'irrelevant' to show what matters and what does not.

常見錯誤

❌This information is not relative to the case.
✅This information is not relevant to the case.
💡'Relative' means compared to something else; 'relevant' means connected to the topic.
❌The book is very related to my study.
✅The book is very relevant to my study.
💡'Related' just means connected in some way; 'relevant' means importantly connected to what you are discussing or doing.

2. appropriate for a specific need, goal, or situation — for example, a course that

2.形容詞B1
釋義

適切的

適合某個特定目的或需求

appropriate for a specific need, goal, or situation — for example, a course that prepares you for a job you want, or advice that addresses exactly what someone needs to hear

例句

Hoa took a training course highly relevant to her new role at the hospital.

Hoa 上了一門與她在醫院的新職位高度切合的培訓課程。

be relevant to: connecting training/education to a specific role

The local school updated its curriculum to make it more relevant to students' career goals.

當地學校更新了課程，使其更符合學生的職涯目標。

同義詞
  • suitable

    more general than 'relevant'; means acceptable or right for a purpose, without the strong sense of direct connection

  • appropriate

    suggests something fits the situation in terms of correctness or propriety, not necessarily practical connection

  • applicable

    can be put to use in a given situation; overlaps with both senses of 'relevant'

反義詞
  • unsuitable

    not right for a particular purpose; broader than the opposite of 'relevant'

  • inappropriate

    not proper or fitting for the context; often carries a judgment about social correctness

文法句型

be relevant to [purpose/need/goal]

relevant + noun (for a purpose)

[noun] is relevant + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Frequently followed by the preposition 'to' to indicate the purpose, role, or goal that something is suited for. Subject is often a qualification, skill, course, experience, or piece of advice. This sense overlaps with 'suitable' but adds the nuance of a direct, practical connection to a stated aim.

常見錯誤

❌I need a job that is relevant for my skills.
✅I need a job that is relevant to my skills.
💡After 'relevant', use 'to', not 'for'.
❌This course is relevant with my career plan.
✅This course is relevant to my career plan.
💡The correct preposition after 'relevant' is always 'to', not 'with'.