| 单词 | suitable |
| 释义 | suitable (once / 207 pages) adj As suitable means appropriate for the purpose, you can imagine that sneakers are more suitable than high heels at a track meet. While suitable always means appropriate for a certain person or situation, sometimes it is not based on fact but merely a matter of opinion. A bicycle is not a suitable mode of transportation during a winter storm because the rider is exposed to the elements. However, the clothing that you think is just fine for school might seem unsuitable to the principal. Unfortunately, he has the final say in that one! WORD FAMILYsuitable: suitability, suitableness, suitabler, suitablest, suitably, unsuitable+/countersuit: countersuits/suit: countersuit, suitable, suited, suiting, suits/suitableness: suitablenesses/suited: suiteder, unsuited/suiting: suitings/unsuitability: unsuitabilities/unsuitable: unsuitability, unsuitableness, unsuitably USAGE EXAMPLESNearly half of fish caught are thrown back into the sea because they are not suitable to be sold, and many don’t survive. The Guardian(Jan 02, 2017) Which led Ken Charney to ask me if the Columbia Heights eatery, awarded 3½ stars in my fall dining guide, is suitable for a vegetarian. Washington Post(Dec 15, 2016) Transgender rights advocates called that a far-fetched hypothetical, saying a person would not approach a doctor who lacked suitable experience and expertise. Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) 1adj meant or adapted for an occasion or use a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty Syn suited fit meeting adequate standards for a purpose 2adj worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse the parents found the girl suitable for their son Syn desirable, worthy eligible qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen |
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