tailored

/ˈteɪləd/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈelɚd] /ˈteɪlərd/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈelɚd] /ˈtā-lərd How to pronounce tailored (audio)/ (ame, mw)

tailored — 形容詞

  • tailoredpositive
  • more tailoredcomparative
  • most tailoredsuperlative

1. describes clothing that is cut and sewn to follow the natural shape of the body,

1.形容詞B2
釋義

合身的

剪裁貼合身形，不寬鬆

describes clothing that is cut and sewn to follow the natural shape of the body, rather than hanging loosely or in a baggy way.

例句

Shirin wore a tailored black blazer that made her look very professional.

Shirin 穿了一件合身的黑色西裝外套，讓她看起來非常專業。

tailored + clothing item (blazer)

The suit was beautifully tailored, with narrow sleeves and a fitted waist.

這套西裝剪裁非常合身，袖子窄、腰部收束。

passive: was beautifully tailored

同義詞
  • fitted

    more general; can describe any close-fitting garment, whether or not it was cut by a tailor

  • slim-cut

    used mainly for trousers and jeans; suggests a narrower silhouette

反義詞
  • loose-fitting

    describes clothing that does not follow the body's shape

  • baggy

    informal; describes clothing that is intentionally very loose

用法筆記

Often used to describe suits, jackets, trousers, and dresses — garments where the cut matters for the overall appearance. The opposite would be 'loose-fitting' or 'baggy'.

常見錯誤

❌She bought a tailored shirt that was three sizes too big.
✅She bought a tailored shirt that fit her perfectly.
💡If a garment is tailored, it is meant to follow the body closely, not hang loose.

2. describes clothing that a tailor makes to fit the exact body measurements of the

2.形容詞B1
釋義

訂製的

按個人尺寸由裁縫製作

describes clothing that a tailor makes to fit the exact body measurements of the person who ordered it, instead of being produced in standard sizes.

例句

Nikhil had his wedding suit tailored by a master tailor in Hong Kong.

Nikhil 請香港的一位裁縫大師為他訂製結婚西裝。

have + object + tailored (causative structure)

A tailored shirt costs more than a ready-made one, but the fit is much better.

訂製襯衫比成衣貴，但合身度好得多。

comparison: tailored vs ready-made

同義詞
  • made-to-measure

    exactly the same meaning; more transparent for learners

  • custom-made

    broader — can describe anything made to order, not just clothes

  • bespoke

    formal; especially British; implies high-quality handmade tailoring

反義詞
  • ready-made

    produced in standard sizes for anyone to buy off the rack

  • off-the-peg

    British; same as ready-made

用法筆記

This sense emphasises the custom-making process. The phrase 'have something tailored' (causative have + past participle) is a common pattern.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a tailored suit from the department store rack.
✅I had a suit tailored at the shop on Main Street.
💡A 'tailored' suit from a rack may be close-fitting, but it is not made-to-measure. If a tailor actually made it for your body, use 'have something tailored'.

3. describes something that has been carefully designed, adjusted, or changed to fi

3.形容詞B2
釋義

客製化的

針對特定需求調整設計

describes something that has been carefully designed, adjusted, or changed to fit the needs of a particular person, group, or situation — for example, a course of study for a student with specific goals, or a financial plan for a client's income level.

例句

The training programme was tailored to the needs of each new employee.

這套培訓計劃是根據每位新進員工的需求客製化的。

tailored to [noun phrase] — purpose/recipient

We offer a tailored retirement plan for clients over the age of fifty.

我們為五十歲以上的客戶提供客製化的退休規劃。

同義詞
  • customised

    very close in meaning; slightly less formal and more common in technology

  • bespoke

    borrowed from tailoring; now used for any highly personalised service or product

  • personalised

    focuses on adapting to an individual's preferences rather than needs

反義詞
  • standardised

    made uniform for everyone, without individual adjustment

  • generic

    not adapted to any specific situation or user

文法句型

tailored to [noun phrase]

tailored for [noun phrase]

用法筆記

Common in business, education, technology, and healthcare contexts. The preposition 'to' introduces the need or person being fitted (tailored to your needs), while 'for' introduces the beneficiary (tailored for beginners).

常見錯誤

❌This phone case is tailored for an iPhone.
✅This phone case is designed for an iPhone.
💡'Tailored' implies adaptation to a person's or group's specific needs, not a standard product-category fit. Use 'designed for' or 'made for' in this case.