entity

entity — noun

1. something that exists as a separate and complete unit — for example, a person, a

1.名詞B2
釋義

something that exists as a separate and complete unit — for example, a person, a company, or a country — and can be treated or thought about on its own

例句

After the merger, each company remained a separate legal entity.

collocation: separate legal entity

The United Nations is a political entity made up of many different countries.

collocation: political entity

同義詞
  • thing

    broader and more informal; lacks the implication of independent structure

  • unit

    emphasises being one complete part, often within a larger system

  • body

    often used for organised groups such as a 'governing body' or 'student body'

  • organization

    narrower; refers specifically to a group of people with a common purpose

反義詞
  • part

    a piece or portion that on its own is not considered a whole unit

  • component

    one of several parts that together form a larger system

文法句型

entity + relative clause

as a/an + adj + entity

用法筆記

Often appears with adjectives that distinguish the entity from others, such as separate, independent, distinct, political, or legal.

常見錯誤

❌The two companies share the same entity.
✅The two companies operate as a single entity.
💡entity refers to a unit with its own existence, not a shared quality or place.
❌Her personality is her entity.
✅Her personality makes her a unique entity.
💡entity describes a whole unit, not an abstract characteristic.