versatility
/ˌvɜːsəˈtɪləti/ (bre, ipa) · [vˌɚsətˈɪləti] /ˌvɜːrsəˈtɪləti/ (ame, ipa) · [vˌɚsətˈɪləti] /ˌvər-sə-ˈti-lə-tē How to pronounce versatility (audio)/ (ame, mw)
versatility — 名詞
1. a measure of how easily a person, object, or material can adapt to different tas
多功能性
能靈活適應多種用途或場合的特性
a measure of how easily a person, object, or material can adapt to different tasks, uses, or environments
The versatility of this software means it suits both small businesses and large corporations.
這款軟體的多功能性意味著它既適用於小型企業，也適用於大型公司。
pattern: the versatility of [something] + clause
Nala showed remarkable versatility by winning medals in three different sports at the national championship.
Nala 在全國錦標賽中贏得了三項不同運動的獎牌，展現出非凡的多功能性。
collocation: show + remarkable versatility
I love the versatility of Heloísa's cooking — her basic sauce works with fish too.
我喜歡 Heloísa 廚藝的多功能性——她的基本醬汁連搭配魚肉都很合適。
People value leather for its versatility — it can become shoes, bags, belts, or jackets.
人們看重皮革的多功能性——它可以製成鞋子、包包、皮帶或外套。
Takeshi impressed the committee with the versatility of his technical skills across different programming languages.
Takeshi 以其技術技能的多功能性——橫跨多種程式語言——給委員會留下了深刻印象。
- flexibility
emphasizes the ability to bend or change without breaking, while versatility highlights range of different uses
- adaptability
focuses on adjusting to new conditions; versatility also includes performing multiple distinct functions
- all-round
informal British term describing a person with multiple skills, narrower in scope
- inflexibility
inability to adapt or change
- rigidity
inability to serve multiple purposes or adjust to new situations
- narrowness
limited range of uses or skills
文法句型
the versatility of [noun]
用法筆記
Frequently used in the possessive or 'of' structure: 'the versatility of [something]' or '[something]'s versatility'. As an uncountable noun, it does not take a plural form or an indefinite article.