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suitable

UK //ˈsuːtəbl//US //ˈsuːtəbl//

词源

源自中古英语 'suteable',来自古法语 'soutable',最终源自拉丁语 'sequi'(意为跟随)。

adjective

❶ 指某事物或人适合特定目的、场合或情况,能够满足要求或期望。

“This dress is suitable for a formal party.”

(这条裙子适合正式派对。)

“He is not suitable for this job because he lacks experience.”

(他不适合这份工作,因为他缺乏经验。)

同义词:appropriate, fitting, proper

常见短语

suitable for — 表示某事物或人适合某种用途、场合或情况。

“This tool is suitable for cutting metal.”

(这个工具适合切割金属。)