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quality noun
⇨ quality (poor quality goods) ⇨ feature (personal qualities) ⇨ value 1 (writers of quality)quality adj.
⇨ good 1 quality noun quality ♦︎ standard ♦︎ level ♦︎ grade ♦︎ calibreThese are all words for how good or bad sth is, especially when compared with other things. 这些词均表示质量、品质、水准。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to be of (a / the) ...quality / standard / level / grade / calibre◆high / highest / low quality / standard / level / grade / calibre◆poor quality / standard / level / grade◆top quality / level / grade◆to raise / improve the quality / standard / level / calibre of sth◆to maintain the quality / standard / level of sth◆to reach a standard / level■ quality [uncountable, countable] how good or bad sth is, especially when compared with sth similar 质量；品质◆Most of the goods on offer are of very poor quality.大部分打折出售的商品质量都很差。◆Use the highest quality ingredients you can find.使用可以找到的最优质的原料。◆There's been a serious decline in air quality recently.最近空气质量严重下降。◆Their quality of life improved dramatically when they moved to the US.他们移居美国以后，生活质量大大提高了。■ standard [countable, uncountable] a level of quality, especially one that people generally think is acceptable （品质的）标准，水平，规范◆There are real concerns about falling standards in schools.人们对学校办学水平下降深感忧虑。◆A number of Britain's beaches fail to meet European standards on cleanliness.英国有几处海滩不符合欧洲的清洁标准。◆Who sets the standard for water quality?水质标准由谁来定？◆sb's standard of living某人的生活水准◆living standards生活水平◆Her work is not up to standard (= of a good enough standard).她的工作不合格。■ level [countable, uncountable] a particular standard or quality, for example of achievement, progress or ability （成就、进步、能力等的）标准，水平，等级◆Most of these students have a high level of language ability.这些学生大多语言能力很强。◆This computer game has fifteen levels.这款电脑游戏有十五级。◆ (BrE) She studied psychology at degree level.她修读了心理学的学位课程。■ grade [countable] the quality of a particular product or material （产品或材料的）等级，品级◆All the materials used were of the highest grade.所用材料全是最上等的。◆ (BrE) a piece of top grade beef一块顶级牛肉◆ (NAmE) Grade A beefA级牛肉■ calibre (BrE) (NAmE caliber) / /ˈkælɪbə(r)/ / [uncountable] the quality of sth, especially a person's ability 质量；（尤指人的）能力◆The company needs more people of your calibre.公司需要更多像你这样有才干的人。 feature noun feature ♦︎ characteristic ♦︎ quality ♦︎ property ♦︎ attribute ♦︎ trait ♦︎ pointThese are all words for sth which is typical of sb/sth, especially making them different from others. 这些词均表示特征、特点、特性。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a / an essential / desirable / individual feature / characteristic / quality / property / attribute / trait◆a distinctive feature / characteristic / quality / attribute / trait◆a / an important / natural / special / useful feature / characteristic / quality / property / attribute◆a unique feature / characteristic / quality / property◆a common feature / characteristic / property / attribute / trait◆a positive / negative feature / characteristic / quality / attribute / trait◆a human / physical feature / characteristic / quality / attribute / trait◆a psychological / mental characteristic / quality / attribute / trait◆a biological feature / characteristic / property / trait◆to possess / display / share a feature / a characteristic / a quality / a property / an attribute / a trait / ...points◆to show a feature / a characteristic / a quality / an attribute / a trait / ...points◆to exhibit a feature / characteristic / quality / property / trait■ feature [countable] something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing 特色；特征；特点◆An interesting feature of the city is the old market.这座城市一个吸引人的特色是它古老的市场。◆Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme.团队合作是这项训练计划的重要特点。◆The one redeeming feature of the plan was its low cost to the council.此计划的一个可取之处是市议会承担的费用很低。◆The design has many new built-in safety features.这个设计包含许多新的内置安全装置。ⓘ A feature tends to be sth noticeable, and is usually sth desirable. * feature往往指引人注意的特点，通常是可取之处。■ characteristic [countable] a part of a person's character, appearance or behaviour; something typical of a place or thing （人的）品质，特征；特点◆The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society.需要交流是人类社会最重要的一个特征。◆His melodies have distinguishing characteristics which make them instantly identifiable.他的曲子特征鲜明，一听就能识别出来。◆Personal characteristics, such as age, sex and marital status are taken into account.个人特征，如年龄、性别和婚姻状况等，都要考虑进去。ⓘ A characteristic is usually sth that helps to make sb/sth clearly different from others. * characteristic通常指有助于使某人／某物明显区别于他者之处。■ quality [countable, uncountable] a part of a person's character, especially a good one such as the ability to do sth or a good way of behaving; a feature of a thing, especially one that is good and makes it different from sth else （尤指好的）人品，素质；（尤指事物好的）特性，特质◆personal qualities such as honesty and generosity诚实、宽容等个人品质◆It's hard to find people with the right qualities for the job.很难找到素质适合此工作的人选。◆He showed great energy and leadership qualities.他展现出充沛的活力和良好的领导素质。◆The ancient city of Assisi has a wonderful magical quality.阿西西古城有着奇妙的魔力。■ property [countable, usually plural] (formal or technical 术语) a feature of a substance or material, especially of its physical form or behaviour （尤指物质的物理形态或活动方式的）性质，特性◆Compare the physical and chemical properties of the two substances.比较一下这两种物质的物理和化学特性。◆The plant is thought to have medicinal properties.这种植物被认为具药用特性。■ attribute / /ˈætrɪbjuːt/ / [countable] (rather formal) a quality or feature of sb/sth, especially one that people think is good （尤指好的）属性，性质，特征◆Patience is an essential attribute for a teacher.耐心是教师极其重要的品质。◆The most basic attribute of all animals is consciousness.所有动物最基本的特征是有知觉。■ trait / /treɪt/ / [countable] a particular quality in a person's character that is noticeable and makes them behave in a particular way （个性的）特征，特点◆personality / character traits个性／性格特点◆Awareness of class is a typically British trait.阶层意识是英国人的典型特征。■ point [countable, usually plural] a particular quality or feature that sb/sth has 特点；特征；特性◆Tact is not one of her strong points.她不善于圆通处事。◆Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them.在苏格兰生活有诸多优点，但天气不好。◆One of the hotel's plus points is that it is very central.这家旅馆的一大优点是交通方便。ⓘ Points is often used when you are considering the good and bad qualities of sth. 考虑事物的优缺点时常用points。 value1 noun the value of regular exercise 经常锻炼的好处good value for money 划算value ♦︎ quality ♦︎ merit ♦︎ worth ♦︎ excellence ♦︎ distinction ♦︎ meaningThese are all words for the quality of being good or useful. 这些词均表示好处、价值、积极作用。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sb / sth of value / quality / merit / worth / excellence / distinction◆value / merit / excellence / distinction in sth◆without value / merit / worth / distinction / meaning◆great / real value / quality / merit / worth / distinction / meaning◆true value / quality / worth / excellence / meaning◆considerable value / quality / merit / distinction◆dubious value / quality / merit / distinction◆artistic value / quality / merit / worth / excellence◆academic merit / excellence / distinction◆to have value / quality / merit / worth / distinction / meaning◆sb / sth proves their / its value / quality / merit / worth■ value [uncountable] the quality of being good, useful, or important 好处；积极作用；重要意义◆The value of regular exercise should not be underestimated.经常锻炼的好处不应低估。◆The arrival of canals was of great value to many industries.运河的出现对许多行业都具有重大意义。◆This ring has great sentimental value for me (= it is important because I associate it with people or places that are emotionally important to me).这枚戒指对我来说很有纪念意义。◆I suppose it has a certain novelty value (= it's interesting because it's new) but you'll soon get bored of it.我觉得这有一定的新意，不过你很快就会厌倦它。 see also value ⇨ appreciate verb ■ quality [uncountable] a high standard 上乘；优质；高标准◆We aim to provide quality at reasonable prices.我们的宗旨是质量上乘，价格合理。◆Get it right, even if it takes time; it's quality not quantity that matters.即使费时也要把它做好，重要的是质量而不是数量。 see also quality ⇨ good adj. 1 ■ merit / /ˈmerɪt/ / [uncountable] (rather formal) the quality of being good and of deserving praise, reward or admiration 优点；美德；价值◆It's a work of outstanding artistic merit.这是一件极具艺术价值的作品。◆The plan is entirely without merit.这个计划毫无价值。◆I want to get the job on merit (= because I deserve it, not as a favour).我要凭实力得到这份工作。 see also merit ⇨ deserve verb ■ worth [uncountable] the practical or moral value of sb/sth 价值；意义；作用◆The children here quickly gain a sense of their own worth.这里的孩子很快便获得了自我价值感。◆A good job interview should help candidates prove their worth.好的面试可以让求职者证明自己的价值。ⓘ Worth can also mean the financial value of sth. * worth还可表示某物的金钱价值。 see also worth ⇨ price noun , worthless ⇨ despicable ■ excellence [uncountable] the quality of being of an extremely high standard 优秀；杰出；卓越◆The college has a reputation for academic excellence.这所学院具有很高的学术声誉。◆We want this hospital to be a centre of excellence.我们希望这家医院成为一所成就卓著的中心。 see also excellent ⇨ excellent ■ distinction [uncountable, singular] (rather formal) the quality of being excellent, important or special 优秀；杰出；卓越；不同凡响◆a writer of great distinction一位优秀作家◆She had the distinction of being the first woman to fly the Atlantic.她不同凡响，是第一位飞越大西洋的女子。■ meaning [uncountable] the real importance of a feeling or experience; the quality or sense of purpose that makes you feel that your life is valuable （情感或经历的）真正重要性；（人生的）意义，价值，目标◆With Anna he learned the meaning of love.与安娜在一起让他明白了爱的真谛。◆Her life seemed to have lost all meaning.她的生活似乎已失去了意义。 good1 adjective in good condition/Good work! 状况良好；干得不错！Now is a good time to... 现在是做⋯的合适时机a good idea/reason/question/point 好主意；正当理由；好问题；好的观点a good actor; good at languages; good with your hands 出色的演员；语言能力强；手巧a good person/deed/life 正派人；善行；高尚的生活a good impression/opinion/reputation 良好的印象；赞同的意见；好名声a good boy/girl/dog 乖巧的男孩／女孩；温驯的狗 ➡ See also the entries for ⇨ better, ⇨ excellent, ⇨ great 1 and ⇨ wonderful 另见better条、excellent条、great条第1义和wonderful条good ♦︎ fine ♦︎ quality ♦︎ high quality ♦︎ sterling ♦︎ prime ♦︎ superiorThese words all describe sth that is of a good quality. 这些词均表示优质的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆(of) good / fine / sterling / prime / superior quality◆a good / fine / quality / high quality / sterling / superior performance / service◆a good / fine / quality / high quality / superior product■ good of a high quality or an acceptable standard 好的；优质的；符合标准的◆I think that make of car's pretty good.我认为那个牌子的汽车很好。◆The old piano was in good condition.这台旧钢琴状况良好。◆Your work is just not good enough.你的工作真是不够好。◆This is as good a place as any to spend the night.有这么个地方过夜就很好了。ⓘ Good is used especially about everyday things and places and work that people do. * good尤用于修饰日常事物、地点及工作。OPP bad ⇨ poor 2 ■ fine [usually before noun] of a high quality 优质的；高质量的◆It's a particularly fine example of Saxon architecture.这是撒克逊式建筑尤为优秀的范例。◆They enjoy good food and fine wines.他们喜欢美酒佳肴。◆people who enjoy the finer things in life (= for example, art, good food etc.) 享受生活中美好事物的人◆It was his finest hour (= most successful period) as manager of the England team.那是他作为英格兰队教练的鼎盛时期。ⓘ Fine is used especially about art, culture and food. * fine尤用于修饰艺术、文化和食物。OPP poor ⇨ poor 2 ■ quality [only before noun] (rather informal) of a high quality 优质的；高质量的◆We specialize in quality furniture.我们专营高档家具。◆We offer a quality service to all customers.我们为所有顾客提供优质服务。ⓘ Quality is used especially in advertising and selling. * quality尤用于广告和销售语境中。 see also quality ⇨ value noun 1 ■ high quality [only before noun] of a good quality 优质的；高质量的◆We always use the highest quality ingredients.我们总是使用最优质的原料。◆High quality TV shows are getting rarer all the time.优质的电视节目总是越来越少。NOTE 辨析 Quality or high quality?These words have the same meaning but quality is more informal than high quality and is only used by people trying to advertise or sell sth. 这两个词意思相同，但quality没有high quality正式，仅用于广告或销售语境中。■ sterling [usually before noun] (especially BrE, formal) of very good quality 优秀的；杰出的◆He's done some sterling work.他做了一些杰出的工作。◆Thanks to all your sterling efforts, we've raised over £12 000.由于你们的出色工作，我们已募集到超过12 000英镑。◆She has some sterling qualities.她有一些优秀品质。■ prime [only before noun] of the best quality 最优质的；上乘的◆Use only prime cuts (= pieces) of beef.只使用上等的牛肉块。◆a prime location in the centre of town位于市中心的黄金地段■ superior /suːˈpɪəriə(r), sjuːˈpɪəriə(r); NAmE suːˈpɪriər/ [usually before noun] of a very good quality; better than other, similar things 上佳的；出类拔萃的；超群的◆The hotel offers superior accommodation and leisure facilities.这家旅馆提供上等的膳宿和休闲设施。ⓘ Superior is used especially in advertisements. * superior尤用于广告文案中。 OPP inferior ⇨ poor 2 |