quality

英 [ˈkwɒləti]

美 [ˈkwɑːləti]

n. 质量; 品质; 上乘; 优质; 高标准; (尤指好的)人品，素质，品德
adj. 优质的; 高质量的; 盖帽儿了; 棒极了

复数：qualities　

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同义词辨析

quality attribute characteristic feature peculiarity property trait【导航词义：特性】

qualityn. 特性，特征

〔辨析〕

普通用词，指有形或无形的特性，也可指个性或共性的特征。

〔例证〕

She has a childlike quality.
她有着孩子般的天真特质。
One quality of wood is that it can burn.
木材的一个特性是可以燃烧。
He is studying the physical and chemical qualities of the metal.
他在研究该金属的物理和化学特性。

attributen. 特性，特质

〔辨析〕

指某人或某物特有的性质或属性，尤指好的、有用的特质。

〔例证〕

What attributes should a good leader possess?
一名优秀的领导者应具备哪些素质？
Jake has all the attributes of a first-class athlete.
杰克拥有一流运动员应具备的所有特质。

characteristicn. 特性，特点

〔辨析〕

指有别于其他人或事物的典型的、特殊的、本质的特性或特征，含易于辨认之意，通常用复数。

〔例证〕

These two groups of patients have quite different characteristics.
这两组患者具有截然不同的特点。
His predominant characteristic is honesty.
他最为突出的特点是诚实。
The physical characteristics of objects should also be taken into account.
物体的物理特征也应考虑进去。
It is one of their distinguishing characteristics.
这是他们与众不同的特征之一。

featuren. 特征，特色

〔辨析〕

指引人注目的显著特征或细节，多用于说明人或事物的主要特征，也可用于说明地理特征等。

〔例证〕

This is a key feature of our community college.
这是我们社区大学的一个主要特点。
Her eyes are her best feature.
眼睛是她五官中最好看的部位。
The most distinguishing feature of Korean food is the spiciness.
韩国食物最显著的特点就是味道辛辣。
What are the important features of the landscape in Holland?
荷兰重要的景观风貌是什么？

peculiarityn. 特性，特点

〔辨析〕

指地方、人、情况等的独特之处。

〔例证〕

The lack of a written constitution is a peculiarity of the country.
没有一部成文宪法是该国的一大特点。
Pouches are a peculiarity of marsupials.
生有育儿袋是有袋动物的一个特点。

propertyn. 〈正式〉特性，性质

〔辨析〕

多指同类事物所共有的特性，通常用复数。

〔例证〕

Let's compare the physical properties of the two substances.
我们来比较一下这两种物质的物理特性。
This container has good heat-retaining properties.
这种容器保温性能很好。

traitn. 〈正式〉特征，特性

〔辨析〕

多指人的性格或性情特征，尤指先天的性格特征。

〔例证〕

genetic traits
遗传的性格特征
His two most pleasing traits are generosity and amiability.
他最讨人喜欢的两大个性特点是慷慨与和蔼可亲。
The medical research was based on particular personality traits.
该医学研究以某些性格特征为基础。

牛津词典

noun

质量；品质
the standard of sth when it is compared to other things like it; how good or bad sth is
1. to be of good/poor/top quality
  质量好 / 次 / 上乘
2. goods of a high quality
  优质商品
3. high-quality goods
  优质商品
4. a decline in water quality
  水质的下降
5. When costs are cut product quality suffers.
  一降低成本，产品质量就会受到影响。
6. Their quality of life improved dramatically when they moved to France.
  他们移居法国以后，生活质量大大提高。
上乘；优质；高标准
a high standard
1. contemporary writers of quality
  当代的优秀作家
2. We aim to provide quality at reasonable prices.
  我们的宗旨是质量上乘、价格合理。
（尤指好的）人品，素质，品德
a thing that is part of a person's character, especially sth good
1. personal qualities such as honesty and generosity
  诚实、宽容等个人品质
2. to have leadership qualities
  具有领导素质
特征；特质；特色
a feature of sth, especially one that makes it different from sth else
特征；特质；特色
a feature of sth, especially one that makes it different from sth else

adj.

优质的；高质量的
used especially by people trying to sell goods or services to say that sth is of a high quality
1. We specialize in quality furniture.
  我们专营高档家具。
2. quality service at a competitive price
  质优价廉的服务
盖帽儿了；棒极了
very good
1. ‘What was the film like?’ ‘Quality!’
  “这部电影怎么样？”“棒极了！”

柯林斯词典

N-UNCOUNT 质量；品质
Thequalityof something is how good or bad it is.
1. Everyone can greatly improve the quality of life...
  每个人都可以大大改善生活质量。
2. Other services vary dramatically in quality.
  其他服务在质量上差别很大。
3. ...high quality paper and plywood.
  优质的纸张和胶合板
N-UNCOUNT 优质;高级
Something ofqualityis of a high standard.
1. ...a college of quality...
  优秀的学院
2. In our work, quality is paramount.
  我们的工作追求品质至上。
3. We have been successful because we are offering a quality service.
  我们之所以成功，是因为我们提供了优质的服务。
N-COUNT 优秀品质;品德
Someone'squalitiesare the good characteristics that they have which are part of their nature.
1. Sometimes you wonder where your kids get their good qualities...
  有时你会想，孩子们身上的优秀品质是从何而来呢？
2. He wanted to introduce mature people with leadership qualities...
  他想引进具有领导素质的成熟人才。
3. A job analysis should also include what skills and personal qualities are required.
  工作岗位分析也应当包括必备技能与个人素质。
N-COUNT 特征；性质;特性
You can describe a particular characteristic of a person or thing as aquality.
1. ...a childlike quality.
  孩子般的天真特质
2. ...the pretentious quality of the poetry...
  这首诗浮夸造作的特点
3. Thyme tea can be used by adults for its antiseptic qualities.
  百里香茶的杀菌功效可用于成人。
ADJ 内容严肃的报纸
Thequality papersor thequality pressare the more serious newspapers which give detailed accounts of world events, as well as reports on business, culture, and society.
1. Even the quality papers agreed that it was a triumph.
  即使是内容严肃的报纸也认为这是一次胜利。

双语例句

How to improve the quality of products was a difficult problem to him.
如何提高产品质量对他来说可是个难题。
We prefer quality to quantity.
我们要的是质量而不是数量。
Everyone can greatly improve the quality of life
每个人都可以大大改善生活质量。
The quality of reproduction isn't very good on this recording.
这录音的复制质量不太好。
Other services vary dramatically in quality.
其他服务在质量上差别很大。
It is used in medicine for its stimulant quality.
由于它有兴奋剂的特性而被应用于医学。
After a few years 'planting, the quality of the potato crop deteriorates.
土豆种了几年之后就会退化。
We should make the quality of our products even better.
我们要使产品质量更上一层楼。
A job analysis should also include what skills and personal qualities are required.
工作岗位分析也应当包括必备技能与个人素质。
Details of the drinking water quality in your locality can be obtained from the public register.
有关当地饮用水质量的详情，可从公共登记册上获知。