integrated

integrated — adjective

1. describing separate parts, systems, or methods that have been linked together to

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describing separate parts, systems, or methods that have been linked together to operate as a single, effective whole

例句

The new factory uses an integrated system that controls everything from production to shipping.

integrated system + singular verb 'controls'

Mizuki's team developed an integrated marketing approach combining online ads with in-store promotions.

collocation: integrated approach

同義詞
  • combined

    less specific about functional unity; simply means brought together

  • unified

    emphasises that parts form a single entity, often after a process of merging

  • coordinated

    focuses on parts working in harmony rather than being physically merged

  • seamless

    suggests smooth, invisible connections between parts, used figuratively

反義詞
  • separate

    parts kept apart rather than joined into a whole

  • disjointed

    parts that do not connect or flow well together

文法句型

integrated + noun (system, approach, solution)

用法筆記

Usually placed before the noun it describes, as in 'integrated system' or 'integrated approach.' When used predicatively (e.g., 'the system is integrated'), the focus shifts to result rather than design.

常見錯誤

❌The report was integrated of many different ideas.
✅The report integrated many different ideas.
💡'integrated' as an adjective does not take 'of'; use the verb form with a direct object instead.
❌This is a very integrate system.
✅This is a very integrated system.
💡the adjectival form is 'integrated,' not 'integrate.'

2. describing a place or group where people from different ethnic, cultural, or rel

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describing a place or group where people from different ethnic, cultural, or religious backgrounds share daily life and activities as equals

例句

The city's most integrated neighbourhood includes families from over thirty different countries.

collocation: integrated neighbourhood + nationality range

Vivek's children attend an integrated school where students of all backgrounds learn together.

同義詞
  • desegregated

    more specific to the historical process of ending racial separation by law

  • diverse

    broader term; does not necessarily imply active mixing or equal participation

  • inclusive

    emphasises deliberate efforts to include all groups rather than the resulting mix

  • mixed

    informal and less specific; can apply to any combination of social groups

反義詞
  • segregated

    groups kept apart by law, policy, or custom, especially by race

  • divided

    broader term for any situation where groups are kept separate

文法句型

integrated + noun (community, school, neighbourhood)

用法筆記

Commonly used to describe schools, neighbourhoods, or workplaces that actively include people of diverse backgrounds. Historically, the term is closely tied to racial desegregation movements, especially in the United States. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense concerns people and social settings, not technical systems.

常見錯誤

❌a fully integrated' (without a noun).
✅a fully integrated community
💡the adjective 'integrated' usually requires a noun; it is rarely used alone except in fixed contexts like 'racially integrated.'