tailoring

/ˈteɪ.lər/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈelɚɪŋ] /ˈteɪ.lɚ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈteɪlərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈelɚɪŋ] /ˈteɪlərɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈelɚɪŋ] /ˈtā-lə-riŋ/ (ame, mw)

tailoringpresent simple I / you / we / they
tailorings3rd person singular
tailoringing-ing form
tailoringedpast simple

1.動詞及物B2

釋義

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.

例句

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

同義詞

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.

反義詞

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

❌The suit was altered to fit his style of working.

✅The training was tailored to fit his team's needs.

💡'Alter' means changing the size or shape of clothes; 'tailor' means adapting something abstract (a plan, a service) to suit a purpose.

❌She tailored the dress shorter.

✅She tailored the course to the students' level.

💡As a verb, 'tailoring' is rarely used for literal clothing adjustments; use 'alter' or 'hem' instead.

1.名詞B2

釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞

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

❌This jacket has a good tailoring.

✅This jacket has good tailoring.

💡'Tailoring' is uncountable; do not use 'a.'

❌He bought a tailoring in Paris.

✅He bought a suit with excellent tailoring in Paris.

💡'Tailoring' refers to the workmanship, not the garment itself.

2.名詞B1

釋義

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.

例句

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

同義詞

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.'

常見錯誤

❌She works as a tailoring.

✅She works as a tailor.

💡'Tailoring' is the profession; a person is called a 'tailor.'

❌I want to learn the tailoring.

✅I want to learn tailoring.

💡No article needed for the profession.

tailoring

tailoring — 動詞

1. to change or design something so that it fits the specific needs, requirements,

文法句型

用法筆記

常見錯誤

tailoring — 名詞

1. the way a piece of clothing has been sewn, cut, and shaped, especially the level

文法句型

用法筆記

常見錯誤

2. the job, business, or craft of making and repairing clothes, especially men's su

文法句型

用法筆記

常見錯誤