turbocharged

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turbocharged — 形容詞

  • turbochargedpositive
  • more turbochargedcomparative
  • most turbochargedsuperlative

1. describes a person, performance, or activity that is extremely energetic, powerf

1.形容詞B2
釋義

充滿爆發力的

形容人、表演或活動充滿能量與張力

describes a person, performance, or activity that is extremely energetic, powerful, or intense — as if boosted by extra force

例句

Nellie gave a turbocharged speech that had the whole audience on their feet.

Nellie 發表了一場充滿爆發力的演講，讓全場聽眾起立鼓掌。

turbocharged + speech/performance

The band's turbocharged guitar solo brought everyone in the crowd to life.

樂團充滿爆發力的吉他獨奏讓全場觀眾都沸騰了起來。

同義詞
  • energetic

    neutral, everyday word for having energy; less intense and vivid

  • dynamic

    emphasizes change and forward movement rather than raw power

  • vigorous

    implies healthy, sustained physical or mental activity

  • high-powered

    often used of people in important, demanding jobs

反義詞
  • lethargic

    lacking energy and enthusiasm

  • sluggish

    moving or reacting slowly; the opposite of boosted performance

用法筆記

Often used in journalism and informal speech. More vivid and intense than 'energetic' — it suggests a sudden or dramatic boost rather than a steady state.

常見錯誤

❌I feel turbocharged of energy.
✅I feel turbocharged.
💡'turbocharged' already implies high energy; it is not followed by 'of'.

2. describes an engine that has a turbocharger — a device that forces extra air int

2.形容詞B2
釋義

渦輪增壓的

引擎裝有渦輪增壓器以提升馬力

describes an engine that has a turbocharger — a device that forces extra air into the engine to make it produce more power

例句

Ramón's turbocharged diesel truck pulled the heavy trailer up the steep hill easily.

Ramón 的渦輪增壓柴油卡車輕鬆地將沉重的拖車拉上陡峭的山坡。

turbocharged + diesel + [vehicle]

Hiroshi chose the turbocharged 1.5-litre model after test-driving it on the steep coastal road near his home.

Hiroshi 在住家附近陡峭的沿海道路試駕後，選擇了渦輪增壓的 1.5 公升車款。

turbocharged + [engine size] + real-world test

同義詞
  • supercharged

    similar technology but a supercharger is belt-driven, not exhaust-driven

  • turbo

    informal short form, used as a noun or prefix rather than a standalone adjective

反義詞

用法筆記

Typically used of car and truck engines. Not used for electric motors.

常見錯誤

❌The car is turbo.
✅The car is turbocharged.
💡'turbo' is a noun; use 'turbocharged' as the adjective.

3. describes growth, increase, or expansion that is happening much faster than norm

3.形容詞C1
釋義

高速成長的

形容經濟或市場成長速度異常快速

describes growth, increase, or expansion that is happening much faster than normal — often used of economies, markets, or business trends

例句

Malaysia's turbocharged economy drew investors from Tokyo, London, and New York within a single quarter.

馬來西亞高速成長的經濟，在短短一季內吸引了來自東京、倫敦和紐約的投資者。

turbocharged + economy

Youssef invested in solar panels right before the industry entered a phase of turbocharged growth.

Youssef 在太陽能板產業進入高速成長階段前就投資了。

同義詞
  • accelerated

    emphasizes the process of speeding up rather than the resulting fast state

  • rapid

    simple, neutral word for fast; lacks the metaphor of a boost

  • breakneck

    suggests dangerously fast speed; more dramatic and negative in tone

  • exponential

    technical term for growth that compounds; more formal

反義詞

用法筆記

Common in business and economics reporting. The subject is usually an abstract trend — growth, demand, expansion, or profits — rather than a person.

常見錯誤

❌The turbocharged economy growth surprised analysts.
✅The turbocharged growth of the economy surprised analysts.
💡'turbocharged' modifies 'growth,' not 'economy,' when you mean the speed of increase.