adjustable

adjustable — adjective

1. describes something whose position, size, or settings you can move or alter so i

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes something whose position, size, or settings you can move or alter so it works well for different people, bodies, or situations.

例句

Zara bought an office chair with an adjustable seat and armrests.

adjustable + noun describing furniture parts

The straps on this backpack are adjustable, so it fits both children and adults.

[noun] + is + adjustable explaining fit

同義詞
  • adaptable

    broader; suggests something can change to suit new conditions, not just be physically moved

  • flexible

    often used for plans, schedules, or rules rather than physical objects

  • variable

    more technical; emphasizes that a value or setting is not fixed

反義詞

文法句型

adjustable + noun

[noun] + is + adjustable

用法筆記

Frequently appears before concrete nouns naming a movable part (strap, shelf, seat, height, arm). When used after the verb 'be', it usually answers a practical question about whether something will fit a person, room, or task.

常見錯誤

❌The price is adjustable to your budget.
✅The price can be negotiated to suit your budget.
💡'adjustable' usually describes physical objects or settings, not prices in everyday English.
❌My schedule is very adjustable this week.
✅My schedule is very flexible this week.
💡for time and plans, prefer 'flexible'.