unstructured
/ʌnˈstrʌktʃəd/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈstrʌktʃərd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈstrək-chərd/ (ame, mw)
unstructured — 形容詞
- unstructuredpositive
- more unstructuredcomparative
- most unstructuredsuperlative
1. not arranged or organized according to any plan or system, so that the parts or
無結構的
缺乏明確計畫或組織方式的
not arranged or organized according to any plan or system, so that the parts or activities do not follow a clear order or recognizable pattern
The workshop had an unstructured format, so the discussion jumped between topics with no fixed agenda.
這場工作坊採用非常無結構的形式,討論在沒有固定議程的情況下隨意跳轉主題。
collocation: unstructured format / unstructured discussion
Vikram prefers unstructured time in the late afternoon, with no meetings or deadlines to follow.
Vikram 喜歡下午有一段無結構的自由時間,不必參加會議或趕截止期限。
The company's unstructured hiring process meant each manager asked completely different questions.
這家公司無結構的招聘流程,導致每位面試官問的問題完全不同。
Rin found that unstructured note-taking worked well for creative brainstorming but not for exam revision.
Rin 發現無結構的筆記方式適合創意發想,但不適合準備考試。
- disorganized
more negative — suggests confusion or messiness rather than just absence of structure
- informal
broader — can mean friendly or relaxed rather than lacking structure specifically
- unplanned
focuses on absence of advance preparation rather than of system
- loose
less formal and suggests flexibility rather than total absence of organization
- structured
direct opposite — describes something with a clear plan or framework
- organized
describes arrangement according to a system
用法筆記
Often describes methods, systems, or situations that lack formal organization. The opposite is 'structured'.
常見錯誤
2. designed without a fixed or stiff shape, so the fabric hangs loosely on the body
無定形的
衣服寬鬆無固定形狀的
designed without a fixed or stiff shape, so the fabric hangs loosely on the body instead of fitting closely or having a tailored outline
Lisa wore an unstructured linen jacket that fell softly over her shoulders without any padding.
Lisa 穿了一件無定形的亞麻外套,布料輕柔地垂落在肩上,沒有加任何襯墊。
fashion domain: unstructured jacket / unstructured blazer
The dress had an unstructured shape, with no darts or waistband to create a fitted form.
這件洋裝採用無定形的剪裁,沒有褶線或腰帶來修飾身形。
Harper bought several unstructured coats from the new collection because she dislikes stiff suits.
Harper 從新系列買了好幾件無定形大衣,因為她不喜歡筆挺的西裝。
Sivan chose an unstructured cotton shirt that hung loosely from the shoulders.
Sivan 選了一件無定形的棉質襯衫,布料從肩膀寬鬆地垂落下來。
- loose-fitting
can describe any garment that is not tight, whether or not it lacks shape
- unshaped
less common; implies absence of deliberate shaping
- baggy
more informal and suggests excess fabric rather than intentional design
- tailored
describes clothes shaped to fit the body closely
- structured
in fashion, describes garments with built-in shaping, padding, or stiff lining
用法筆記
This sense is specific to fashion and clothing. In other contexts the general meaning (sense 1) is far more common.