suitable

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suitable — 形容詞

  • suitablepositive
  • more suitablecomparative
  • most suitablesuperlative

1. Something that is suitable has the qualities that make it a good match for a par

1.形容詞B1
釋義

合適的

符合特定需求或條件的

Something that is suitable has the qualities that make it a good match for a particular person, situation, or use.

例句

This small backpack is suitable for a day trip to the beach.

這個小背包很適合去海邊一日遊。

suitable for + purpose

The committee is still looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position.

委員會仍在尋找合適的人選來填補這個職位。

suitable + noun (attributive)

常見搭配
  • suitable candidate
  • suitable accommodation
  • suitable time
  • suitable place
  • suitable person
  • suitable clothing
  • suitable replacement
同義詞
  • appropriate

    Slightly more formal than suitable; often used for behaviour or actions that are socially correct.

  • fitting

    Emphasises that something feels natural and exactly right for the occasion, often in emotional or ceremonial contexts.

  • right

    Less formal and more general than suitable; can replace suitable in many everyday situations.

  • proper

    Strongly connected to social rules and expectations; narrower than suitable.

反義詞
  • unsuitable

    The direct opposite — not right or acceptable for a particular purpose or person.

  • inappropriate

    Emphasises that something is not socially or situationally correct.

文法句型

suitable for [noun/pronoun]

suitable + [noun]

[noun] + suitable for [noun]

suitable to [infinitive]

用法筆記

Unlike good or nice, suitable emphasises a fit between the thing and its purpose or context. It is more common in written and professional settings than in casual conversation.

常見錯誤

This coat is suitable to cold weather.
This coat is suitable for cold weather.
The adjective suitable is followed by for, not to, when introducing the person or thing it matches.
This hat is suitable with the dress.
This hat is suitable for the dress.
Use for (not with) after suitable to show what something matches or fits.

同根字

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • suitable candidate
  • suitable accommodation
  • suitable time
  • suitable place
  • suitable person
  • suitable clothing
  • suitable replacement
  • suitable location

副詞搭配

  • highly suitable
  • particularly suitable
  • most suitable
  • less suitable
  • perfectly suitable
  • eminently suitable

常用片語

  • find something suitable
  • consider someone suitable
  • deem something suitable
  • prove suitable

介系詞搭配

  • suitable for