tailor
/ˈteɪlə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈteɪlər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtā-lər/ (ame, mw) · /ˈteɪ.lər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈteɪ.lɚ/ (ame, ipa)
tailor — 名詞
- tailorsingular
- tailorsplural
1. Someone who makes, repairs, or alters clothing so that garments fit a particular
裁縫師
以修改或縫製衣服為業的人
Someone who makes, repairs, or alters clothing so that garments fit a particular person's body well. Tailors commonly create suits, formal jackets, coats, and trousers for individual customers.
Lakan took his suit to the tailor because the sleeves were too long.
Lakan 把西裝拿到裁縫師那裡，因為袖子太長了。
to the tailor — bringing clothes for adjustment
The tailor measured Élise's shoulders before cutting the dark grey fabric.
裁縫師量了 Élise 的肩膀，才開始裁剪深灰色的布料。
Nia worked with an experienced tailor in Taipei to learn traditional suit-making.
Nia 在台北跟一位經驗豐富的裁縫師學習傳統西裝製作。
After twenty years as a tailor, Felipe could judge a person's size at a glance.
當了二十年的裁縫師，Felipe 一眼就能看出一個人的尺寸。
- dressmaker
usually makes women's clothing rather than men's suits
- seamstress
female-specific term, often for sewing rather than full garment construction
- couturier
high-fashion designer, a more elite and creative role than a tailor
文法句型
a tailor
the tailor
用法筆記
A tailor usually works with men's clothing, while a dressmaker typically works with women's clothing. In modern use, these roles often overlap.
常見錯誤
tailor — 動詞
- tailorpresent simple I / you / we / they
- tailors3rd person singular
- tailoring-ing form
- tailoredpast simple
1. To change or design something so that it fits a particular need, situation, or g
調整；客製
針對特定需求修改或設計
To change or design something so that it fits a particular need, situation, or group of people. For example, a company might tailor its products for younger customers, or a teacher might tailor a lesson for beginners.
The university tailors its business courses to meet the needs of local companies.
這所大學調整了商業課程的內容，以滿足當地公司的需求。
tailor + to + infinitive — adapting for a purpose
Vivek tailored his résumé to match the job description before applying.
Vivek 在投遞前針對職位描述調整了自己的履歷表。
The app lets users tailor their news feed to show only topics they like.
這款應用程式讓使用者客製化新聞動態，只看自己喜歡的主題。
Rachel tailored the training plan to suit each runner's fitness level and goals.
Rachel 針對每位跑者的體能水準和目標設計了專屬的訓練計畫。
The hotel can tailor your stay with special meals and guided tours.
這家飯店可以為你量身打造住宿體驗，包括特別餐點和導覽行程。
- adapt
broader in meaning; can apply to any kind of change, not just purposeful customisation
- customise
more common in technology and product contexts; slightly informal
- modify
suggests a smaller or more technical change than 'tailor'
- adjust
can mean fine-tuning rather than full redesign; less purposeful than 'tailor'
- standardise
to make everything the same rather than adapting to individual needs
文法句型
tailor something to something
tailor something to do something
be tailored for someone
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive form: 'The programme is tailored to individual needs.' The object is often an abstract thing such as a service, product, plan, or course.
常見錯誤
2. To produce pieces of clothing by cutting and sewing fabric, especially when this
縫製
以裁縫方式親手製作衣物
To produce pieces of clothing by cutting and sewing fabric, especially when this is done as a skilled job for individual customers.
Aoi learned to tailor her own clothes at a summer workshop in Kyoto.
Aoi 在京都的一個暑期工作坊學會了為自己縫製衣服。
tailor + own clothes — learning the skill
The designer tailors each wedding dress by hand in her small studio.
那位設計師在她的小工作室裡親手縫製每一件婚紗。
Jude tailors suits for clients who want a perfect fit and premium fabric.
Jude 為客戶縫製西裝，提供完美的合身度和高級布料。
Kabir spent three years learning how to tailor traditional silk jackets.
Kabir 花了三年時間學習如何縫製傳統絲質夾克。
- sew
a more general term; not limited to the complete construction of a garment
- make (clothes)
less specific; does not carry the professional or fitted connotation of 'tailor'
文法句型
tailor + clothes
tailor something for someone
用法筆記
This sense overlaps closely with the noun 'tailor'. It emphasises the hands-on action of cutting, sewing, and fitting rather than the profession as a whole.