unspecialized
/ʌnˈspeʃ.ə.laɪzd/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈspeʃ.ə.laɪzd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈspe-shə-ˌlīzd How to pronounce unspecialized (audio)/ (ame, mw)
unspecialized — 形容詞
- unspecializedpositive
- more unspecializedcomparative
- most unspecializedsuperlative
1. still having a general form, without features shaped for one special job or envi
未特化
尚未長成特定功能構造
still having a general form, without features shaped for one special job or environment.
These early stem cells are still unspecialized and can become several tissue types.
這些早期幹細胞仍是未特化狀態，之後可以變成好幾種組織。
biology: unspecialized cells can become different tissue types
The insect's mouthparts stay unspecialized in species that eat many foods.
在會吃各種食物的物種裡，昆蟲的口器會保持未特化。
Young leaves look unspecialized before the plant grows thicker protective edges.
植物長出較厚的保護邊緣前，幼葉看起來仍未特化。
Scientists compared the bird's unspecialized feet with the hawk's sharp claws.
科學家拿這種鳥未特化的腳，和老鷹的尖爪作比較。
- generalized
used especially in biology for a structure that is not shaped for one narrow task
- undifferentiated
common in cell biology and emphasizes that a fixed role has not formed yet
- specialized
adapted for one particular function or environment
- differentiated
used when cells or structures have developed separate roles
文法句型
unspecialized + cell/tissue/organ
remain/stay unspecialized
用法筆記
Mostly used in biology when cells, organs, or body parts have not yet developed a narrow role. Distinguish from sense 3: this sense is about natural form, not about services or subjects.
2. not trained or experienced in only one field, so able to work in a more general
不專精
未專攻單一領域
not trained or experienced in only one field, so able to work in a more general way.
The clinic needs unspecialized nurses for the busy front desk.
這家診所需要不專精單一領域的護理師來支援忙碌的櫃台。
unspecialized + staff/job role
Eli joined the project as an unspecialized assistant and learned tasks from everyone.
Eli 以不專精單一領域的助理身分加入這個專案，並向每個人學工作。
The course was designed for unspecialized readers who had never studied law.
這門課是為不專精法律的一般讀者設計的。
Managers wanted unspecialized teams that could move between stores quickly.
主管想要不專精單一領域的團隊，好讓人員能快速在各店之間調動。
- generalist
usually a noun for a person with broad skills rather than an adjective before a role
- non-specialist
common for readers, audiences, and workers without deep training in one area
- specialized
focused on one narrow field or role
- expert
describes someone with strong knowledge in a particular area
文法句型
unspecialized + worker/staff/reader/team
be unspecialized in + field
用法筆記
Usually describes people, staff, or audiences rather than tools. Distinguish from sense 3: this sense is about lacking expert focus, not about a course or service covering many areas.
3. not limited to one subject, skill, service, or use, but meant for wider needs.
非專門
不限單一用途或領域
not limited to one subject, skill, service, or use, but meant for wider needs.
The library offers unspecialized workshops for anyone starting a small business.
圖書館提供非專門的工作坊，給剛開始做小生意的人參加。
unspecialized + workshop/course/service
Feng chose an unspecialized degree before deciding on a research field.
Feng 先選了非專門的學位，之後再決定研究領域。
Defne's shop sells unspecialized software for everyday office work.
Defne 的店賣的是適合日常辦公工作的非專門軟體。
The town relies on an unspecialized bus service that covers many neighborhoods.
這個城鎮仰賴非專門的公車服務，路線涵蓋許多社區。
- general
the broad everyday choice for something that applies widely
- all-purpose
stronger for tools or products designed to do many jobs
- specialized
designed for one narrow service or field
- subject-specific
used when teaching or material is tied to one area only
文法句型
unspecialized + course/service/software
remain unspecialized across + area
用法筆記
Often used for services, training, tools, or courses that are broad rather than narrow. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense describes the scope of the thing itself, not a person's level of expertise.