unified
/ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/ (bre, ipa) · [jˈunəfˌaɪd] /ˈjuː.nə.faɪd/ (ame, ipa) · [jˈunəfˌaɪd] /ˈyü-nə-ˌfīd How to pronounce unified (audio)/ (ame, mw)
unified — 形容詞
- unifiedpositive
- more unifiedcomparative
- most unifiedsuperlative
1. Different parts, groups, or things that are joined or connected so that they for
統一的
各部分結合成一體的
Different parts, groups, or things that are joined or connected so that they form a single whole.
After years of conflict, the two tribes formed a unified council to manage shared resources.
經過多年衝突,兩個部落組成了一個統一的委員會來管理共享資源。
unified + noun as pre-modifier
The company’s new unified software system handles sales, payroll, and inventory in one place.
公司新的統一軟體系統可在一處處理銷售、薪資和庫存。
unified + noun as pre-modifier (unified system)
Quan argued that a unified approach to climate policy would benefit all participating nations.
Quan 主張,對氣候政策採取統一的做法將使所有參與國受益。
The school board and parents presented a unified front against the proposed budget cuts.
學校董事會和家長們對擬議的預算削減展現了統一的立場。
Mei believes that Europe will remain unified despite economic disagreements between member states.
Mei 認為,儘管會員國之間存在經濟分歧,歐洲仍將保持統一。
- united
broader term: can describe shared feelings and goals, not just structural oneness
- integrated
emphasizes parts that fit together smoothly as a functioning whole
- merged
implies previous separate entities blended into one, losing separate identity
- combined
broadest term; may mean simply placed together without full integration
- divided
separated into opposing or distinct parts
- fragmented
broken into separate pieces that do not form a whole
- split
divided into groups that disagree or go separate ways
用法筆記
Often used before nouns as a modifier (unified system, unified approach) or after linking verbs such as become, remain, and stay in predicative position. In political contexts, unified often describes nations, parties, or groups that have overcome internal division.
常見錯誤
❖ 'The team felt unified in their desire to win.' ✅ 'The team felt united in their desire to win.' — Use 'united' for shared feelings or opinions; use 'unified' for parts working together as a single system.