approachable

approachable — adjective

1. having a warm, relaxed way of acting that makes other people feel comfortable sp

1.形容詞B2
釋義

having a warm, relaxed way of acting that makes other people feel comfortable speaking to you

例句

The new nurse was approachable, so worried parents asked her questions.

result: approachable person invites questions

Even on busy mornings, Mr. Chen seems approachable outside the principal's office.

linking verb: seem approachable

同義詞
  • friendly

    is broader and can describe general kindness, even without inviting questions

  • open

    stresses willingness to listen or share, not always warmth

  • welcoming

    is especially common for first meetings or new visitors

  • accessible

    can overlap for senior or famous people, but often stresses availability more than personal warmth

反義詞
  • unapproachable

    is the direct opposite for someone who seems too distant to speak to

  • intimidating

    suggests people feel nervous or afraid around the person

  • aloof

    stresses deliberate distance and coolness

文法句型

an approachable teacher

seem approachable

find someone approachable

用法筆記

Often used for people others may feel shy about speaking to, such as teachers, doctors, or managers. Distinguish from adjective/2, which is about a place or route that can be reached physically.

常見錯誤

❌My boss is easy to approachable.
✅My boss is approachable.
💡do not put 'easy to' before this adjective.
❌I am approachable with my teacher now.
✅My teacher is approachable now.' / 'I feel comfortable talking to my teacher now.
💡approachable usually describes the person who seems open to talk.

2. possible to get to or close to, especially along one route or from one direction

2.形容詞C2
釋義

possible to get to or close to, especially along one route or from one direction

例句

At low tide, the small island is approachable from the beach.

approachable from + starting point

The cabin was only approachable by boat after last week's heavy rain.

approachable by + vehicle

同義詞
  • accessible

    is the nearest everyday word and is much more common in modern English

  • reachable

    stresses that you can get there, with less attention to direction or route

反義詞
  • inaccessible

    means people cannot get near the place easily

  • remote

    suggests the place is far away and difficult to get to

  • blocked

    suggests a road, path, or entrance is physically closed

文法句型

approachable by boat

approachable from the east

easily approachable

用法筆記

Usually describes coasts, islands, hills, villages, or other places where the route matters. Often followed by by, from, or another phrase naming the direction or means of access.

常見錯誤

❌The lake is approachable to tourists by bus.
✅The lake is approachable by bus.' / 'The lake is easy for tourists to reach by bus.
💡use 'by' for the route or vehicle, not 'to'.