multitasker

multitasker — noun

1. anyone able to handle several different activities simultaneously, or any produc

1.名詞B1
釋義

anyone able to handle several different activities simultaneously, or any product built to serve multiple purposes at once

例句

Lakan is a skilled multitasker who cooks dinner while helping with homework.

skilled / capable / true + multitasker (collocation)

The new smart speaker is a true multitasker, handling music, calls, and home controls all at once.

true multitasker describing a product's multiple functions

同義詞
  • all-rounder

    more common in British English; implies broad ability across skills, not necessarily simultaneous

  • jack-of-all-trades

    informal; suggests someone has many skills but may not be an expert in any

反義詞
  • specialist

    a person who focuses on one area rather than doing many things

文法句型

be + a(n) + (adjective) + multitasker

prove (to be) + a + multitasker

用法筆記

Commonly used in workplace and productivity contexts. When describing a product, it emphasises that the item can perform several unrelated functions, not just variations of a single task.

常見錯誤

❌She is a multitasker who can focus on one thing at a time.
✅She is a multitasker who can handle several things at the same time.
💡A multitasker does multiple things simultaneously, not one at a time.

2. a computer system capable of running two or more applications simultaneously

2.名詞B2
釋義

a computer system capable of running two or more applications simultaneously

例句

This server is a powerful multitasker that can run database queries while streaming video files.

multitasker + that-clause describing the system's capabilities

The new tablet is a multitasker that lets you edit documents and browse the web side by side.

同義詞
  • multi-tasking system

    more technical and precise; often used in formal computing documentation

  • workstation

    refers to a high-performance computer, but does not specifically emphasise simultaneous tasks

文法句型

be + a(n) + (adjective) + multitasker

multitasker + that-clause

用法筆記

Primarily used in computing contexts. Not all computers are multitaskers in this sense — the term usually highlights a system that handles heavy simultaneous workloads without slowing down.

常見錯誤

❌My phone is a multitasker because it stores photos.
✅My phone is a multitasker because it can stream music while running a navigation app.
💡The term requires doing multiple active tasks at the same time, not just storing data.