compatibility
compatibility — 名詞
1. the degree to which people, groups, or things can get along, work together, or s
契合度
人與人或事物之間互相協調的程度
the degree to which people, groups, or things can get along, work together, or stay together without causing problems or conflict.
Before moving in, Aiko and Theo checked their compatibility as roommates by discussing daily habits.
在搬進同住之前，Aiko 和 Theo 先討論了日常生活習慣，確認彼此當室友的契合度。
collocation: check compatibility
A high level of compatibility between team members usually leads to better collaboration and results.
團隊成員之間高度的契合度，通常能帶來更好的合作與成果。
When looking for a flatmate, Priya considers compatibility more important than a low rent.
在找室友時，Priya 認為契合度比租金便宜更重要。
The couple's emotional compatibility helped them face difficult times without losing trust.
這對伴侶的情感契合度，幫助他們在困難時期仍能維持彼此的信任。
Leila and her business partner discovered their compatibility after several weeks of working together.
Leila 和她的合夥人在一起工作幾週後，就發現了彼此的契合度。
- harmony
suggests an active, pleasant state of balance; stronger than mere compatibility
- rapport
more personal — implies mutual understanding and easy communication
- affinity
stresses a natural liking or connection between people
- consonance
formal; describes alignment of ideas, beliefs, or goals
- incompatibility
the direct opposite — inability to get along or work together
- conflict
stronger than incompatibility; active disagreement or opposition
文法句型
compatibility with [someone/something]
compatibility between [people/things]
[adjective] compatibility
用法筆記
Typically uncountable. Commonly paired with 'with' (compatibility with someone) or 'between' (compatibility between two people). Frequently modified by adjectives describing the type of relationship — emotional, romantic, sexual, or personal.
常見錯誤
2. the ability of a computer, device, or piece of software to work correctly with a
相容性
設備或軟體之間能搭配使用的特性
the ability of a computer, device, or piece of software to work correctly with another system, program, or piece of equipment.
Before buying a new printer, make sure it has compatibility with your operating system.
購買新印表機之前，請確認它與你的作業系統相容。
pattern: have compatibility with [system]
The latest software update improved compatibility between the app and older devices.
最新的軟體更新改善了這款應用程式與舊裝置之間的相容性。
Yara checked the compatibility of the new game with her laptop before buying it.
Yara 在購買之前，先確認了這款新遊戲與她筆電的相容性。
Backward compatibility allows the new gaming console to run software from older models.
向下相容性讓這款新遊戲機能執行舊型號的軟體。
The technician tested the compatibility of the extra monitor with both Windows and macOS.
技術人員測試了這台外接螢幕與 Windows 和 macOS 的相容性。
- interoperability
more specific — the ability of different systems to exchange and use information
- cross-platform support
practical term meaning software works across multiple operating systems
- incompatibility
the inability of devices or software to work together
文法句型
compatibility with [a system/device]
compatibility between [devices/systems]
[adjective] compatibility
用法筆記
Often used with 'with' (compatibility with a system) or 'between' (compatibility between two devices). Common technical modifiers include 'backward', 'forward', 'full', and 'partial'.