suitable

Word family nounsuitabilitysuitablenesssuitingsuitorsuitresssuitcasesuitadjectivesuitablesuitedadverbsuitably

suit·a·ble /ˈsuːtəbəl, ˈsjuː- $ ˈsuː-/ S3 W2 adjectiveadj

SUITABLEhaving the right qualities for a particular person, purpose, or situation 合适的，适合的，适宜的 OPP unsuitable

We are hoping to find a suitable school.

我们希望能找到一所合适的学校。

suitable for somebody/something

The house is not really suitable for a large family.

这所房子并不适合大家庭居住。

suitable place/time etc to do something

a suitable place to rear young children

适合养育幼儿的地方

suitable to use/be shown etc

These crayons are not suitable to use in very hot weather.

这些彩色蜡笔不适合在非常炎热的天气使用。

In everyday English, people usually say that someone or something is the right person or thing for them, instead of using suitable: 在日常英语中,人们表达某人或某物适合某人时,通常说 the right person/thing ,而不用 suitable

We think this is the right school for our child.

我们认为这所学校很适合我们的孩子。

n COLLOCATIONS

adverbs

very/highly suitable (also eminently suitable formal)

This exercise is very suitable for back pain sufferers.

particularly/especially suitable

The resort is particularly suitable for families.

equally suitable

I wanted a shoe that was equally suitable for both racing and training.

perfectly suitable (=completely suitable)

The programme is perfectly suitable for children of all ages.

THESAURUS

suitable having the right qualities for a particular purpose or person 适合的,适宜的

a suitable place for a picnic

一个适合野餐的地方

They don’t consider him a suitable husband for their daughter.

他们认为他不适合做他们女儿的丈夫。

right completely suitable in every way 完全适合的,恰当的

It’s a nice house, but it isn’t right for us.

这房子很好,但不适合我们。

We’ll tell her when the time is right.

我们会在恰当的时候告诉她。

appropriate suitable for a particular purpose. Appropriate is more formal than suitable 适合的,恰当的〔appropriate 比 suitable 正式〕

She filled out all the appropriate forms.

她把所有适用的表格都填好了。

It may not be an appropriate time to ask him about it.

现在问他这件事恐怕时间不合适。

nIt’s not appropriate to wear a short skirt for an interview.

nthe appropriate way to end a business letter

proper the proper tool, piece of equipment, or way of doing something is the one that most people think is most suitable 〔工具、设备、方法等〕正确的,适当的

You can’t change a wheel without the proper tools.

没有合适的工具没法换轮胎。

the proper procedure for hiring staff

聘用员工的正确程序

suited to something if someone is suited to something, he or she has the right qualities to do it 适合做某事

He’d be well suited to the job.

他能胜任这个工作。

Examples from the Corpus

suitable• The house would be suitable for a large family.• As a result, it will be suitable for both longitudinal or transverse settings, and can sit low in a chassis.• The property is centrally located and eminently suitable for our purposes.• The treated organic phase is generally suitable for re-use as a fuel oil.• It is not exacting with regard to temperature and is suitable for tropical as well as cold-water aquariums.• Plants of this type are suitable for use in an aquarium.• I still haven't found a suitable job.• She has formed a fantasy that he will be what no one she now knows approaches-a suitable match for herself.• You should find suitable non-sexist alternatives for them.• You must wear something suitable - preferably black.• The latter have a scope suitable to the question in hand.• Applicants for the position must have suitable work experience.

suitable for somebody/something• The show is not suitable for young children.

单词	suitable
释义	suitable Word family nounsuitabilitysuitablenesssuitingsuitorsuitresssuitcasesuitadjectivesuitablesuitedadverbsuitably suit·a·ble /ˈsuːtəbəl, ˈsjuː- $ ˈsuː-/ ●●● S3 W2 adjectiveadj SUITABLEhaving the right qualities for a particular person, purpose, or situation 合适的，适合的，适宜的 OPP unsuitable We are hoping to find a suitable school. 我们希望能找到一所合适的学校。 suitable for somebody/something The house is not really suitable for a large family. 这所房子并不适合大家庭居住。 suitable place/time etc to do something a suitable place to rear young children 适合养育幼儿的地方 suitable to use/be shown etc These crayons are not suitable to use in very hot weather. 这些彩色蜡笔不适合在非常炎热的天气使用。 Register In everyday English, people usually say that someone or something is the right person or thing for them, instead of using suitable: 在日常英语中,人们表达某人或某物适合某人时,通常说 the right person/thing ,而不用 suitable We think this is the right school for our child. 我们认为这所学校很适合我们的孩子。 n COLLOCATIONS adverbs very/highly suitable (also eminently suitable formal) This exercise is very suitable for back pain sufferers. particularly/especially suitable The resort is particularly suitable for families. equally suitable I wanted a shoe that was equally suitable for both racing and training. perfectly suitable (=completely suitable) The programme is perfectly suitable for children of all ages. THESAURUS suitable having the right qualities for a particular purpose or person 适合的,适宜的 a suitable place for a picnic 一个适合野餐的地方 They don’t consider him a suitable husband for their daughter. 他们认为他不适合做他们女儿的丈夫。 right completely suitable in every way 完全适合的,恰当的 It’s a nice house, but it isn’t right for us. 这房子很好,但不适合我们。 We’ll tell her when the time is right. 我们会在恰当的时候告诉她。 appropriate suitable for a particular purpose. Appropriate is more formal than suitable 适合的,恰当的〔appropriate 比 suitable 正式〕 She filled out all the appropriate forms. 她把所有适用的表格都填好了。 It may not be an appropriate time to ask him about it. 现在问他这件事恐怕时间不合适。 nIt’s not appropriate to wear a short skirt for an interview. nthe appropriate way to end a business letter proper the proper tool, piece of equipment, or way of doing something is the one that most people think is most suitable 〔工具、设备、方法等〕正确的,适当的 You can’t change a wheel without the proper tools. 没有合适的工具没法换轮胎。 the proper procedure for hiring staff 聘用员工的正确程序 suited to something if someone is suited to something, he or she has the right qualities to do it 适合做某事 He’d be well suited to the job. 他能胜任这个工作。 Examples from the Corpus suitable• The house would be suitable for a large family.• As a result, it will be suitable for both longitudinal or transverse settings, and can sit low in a chassis.• The property is centrally located and eminently suitable for our purposes.• The treated organic phase is generally suitable for re-use as a fuel oil.• It is not exacting with regard to temperature and is suitable for tropical as well as cold-water aquariums.• Plants of this type are suitable for use in an aquarium.• I still haven't found a suitable job.• She has formed a fantasy that he will be what no one she now knows approaches-a suitable match for herself.• You should find suitable non-sexist alternatives for them.• You must wear something suitable - preferably black.• The latter have a scope suitable to the question in hand.• Applicants for the position must have suitable work experience. suitable for somebody/something• The show is not suitable for young children.
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