tailoring
tailoring — 動詞
- tailoringpresent simple I / you / we / they
- tailorings3rd person singular
- tailoringing-ing form
- tailoringedpast simple
1. to change or design something so that it fits the specific needs, requirements,
調整；修改
針對特定需求調整設計
to change or design something so that it fits the specific needs, requirements, or situation of a particular person or group — for example, tailoring a training course to match the skill levels of the participants, or tailoring a travel package for a family with young children.
Esteban tailored his CV for each job application, highlighting different skills each time.
Esteban 會針對每個應徵的工作修改他的履歷，每次強調不同的技能。
tailor + object + for + purpose
The training program was tailored to meet the needs of new employees with no experience.
這套培訓課程是針對沒有經驗的新進員工需求量身打造的。
passive: be tailored + to + infinitive
Yara's travel agency tailors holiday packages for families with children under five.
Yara 的旅行社為家裡有五歲以下小孩的家庭量身規劃假期套裝行程。
tailor + [package] + for + [group]
The architect tailored the layout of the house to fit the unusual triangular plot of land.
建築師依照那塊不規則的三角形土地，調整了房子的格局。
Haruto's personal trainer tailored a fitness plan specifically for his lower-back recovery.
Haruto 的健身教練針對他的下背傷勢復原，量身設計了一套健身計畫。
- tailor a program/course/package
- tailor a solution/plan/service
- tailored to individual needs
- tailored for a specific audience
- tailor something accordingly
- customize
More common in technology and products; suggests modifying existing options rather than designing from scratch.
- adapt
Broader meaning — can refer to any change for a new situation; less precise about intentional design.
- adjust
Implies smaller, more minor changes than tailoring.
- fit
Less formal; suggests matching a requirement rather than actively redesigning.
- standardize
To make uniform rather than customizing for individual needs.
文法句型
tailor + [object] + to/for + [person/group/need]
be tailored + to/for + [purpose]
用法筆記
Very common in passive voice ('be tailored to/for'), especially in business and professional contexts. The object is usually something designed or planned (program, course, plan, package, solution), not a physical object.
常見錯誤
tailoring — 名詞
1. the way a piece of clothing has been sewn, cut, and shaped, especially the level
做工；剪裁
衣服的縫製方式與品質
the way a piece of clothing has been sewn, cut, and shaped, especially the level of skill, quality, and attention to detail shown in its construction — for example, the clean stitching, well-shaped collar, and smooth lining in a high-quality suit.
The fine tailoring of Brandon's wedding suit impressed all the guests at the ceremony.
Brandon 結婚西裝的精緻做工，在婚禮上讓所有賓客都讚不絕口。
adjective + tailoring (fine tailoring)
Zola examined the jacket's tailoring closely and noticed every seam was perfectly straight.
Zola 仔細檢查了那件外套的做工，發現每一道縫線都縫得筆直。
The shop in Milan is famous for its excellent tailoring and choice of high-quality fabrics.
米蘭那家店以出色的剪裁做工和選用高品質布料而聞名。
adjective + tailoring (excellent tailoring)
Sivan noticed the poor tailoring at once — the shirt collar was crooked and the buttons were loose.
Sivan 馬上就感覺到那件襯衫的做工很差——領子是歪的，鈕扣也鬆鬆的。
Nora paid extra for custom tailoring because she wanted the dress to fit her shoulders perfectly.
Nora 多花了一些錢做量身訂做，因為她希望那件洋裝能完美貼合她的肩膀。
custom tailoring
- fine/excellent/beautiful tailoring
- poor/shoddy tailoring
- traditional/classic tailoring
- custom tailoring
- the tailoring of a suit/jacket
- workmanship
Broader term that includes any craft, not just clothing; focuses on the maker's skill.
- cut
Refers specifically to the shape and line of the garment, not the stitching or finishing.
- finish
Focuses on the final surface details (hem, lining, buttons) rather than the overall construction.
文法句型
adjective + tailoring
the tailoring of + [garment]
用法筆記
Uncountable — you cannot say 'a tailoring' or 'tailorings.' Describes the quality or style of construction, not the garment itself. Often modified by adjectives like 'fine,' 'excellent,' 'poor,' 'beautiful,' 'traditional.'
常見錯誤
2. the job, business, or craft of making and repairing clothes, especially men's su
裁縫業
製作男裝的職業或行業
the job, business, or craft of making and repairing clothes, especially men's suits, jackets, and trousers — for example, running a shop that makes suits to measure for customers.
Théo learned tailoring from his grandmother, who ran a shop in Lyon for over forty years.
Théo 從他的祖母那裡學了裁縫手藝，祖母在里昂經營一家店面超過四十年。
learn tailoring
After finishing his course in tailoring, Aarav opened a small shop in the old market district.
完成裁縫課程後，Aarav 在老市場區開了一家小店。
course in tailoring
The local college offers a two-year program in tailoring and fashion design.
當地社區大學提供兩年制的裁縫與服裝設計課程。
program in tailoring
Vikram's family has been in the tailoring business for three generations.
Vikram 家三代人都從事裁縫業。
the tailoring business
Dario decided to study tailoring because he loved working with fabrics and patterns.
Dario 決定學裁縫，因為他喜歡跟布料和版型打交道。
- learn/study/do tailoring
- go into tailoring
- a career in tailoring
- the tailoring trade/business
- a course/program in tailoring
- dressmaking
Refers to making women's clothes and dresses, while tailoring traditionally focuses on men's suits.
- sewing
Much broader term covering any stitching work; less specific to the craft of garment construction.
- couture
High-fashion custom dressmaking; implies luxury and exclusivity beyond standard tailoring.
文法句型
study/learn/go into tailoring
a career/business in tailoring
用法筆記
Uncountable — refers to the trade as a whole, not an individual job position. Use 'the tailoring trade' or 'the tailoring business' for the industry. A person who works in tailoring is a 'tailor.'