compatible
compatible — 形容詞
1. describes two or more people who get along well because their personalities, int
合得來；相容
人與人個性契合，或事物可共存
describes two or more people who get along well because their personalities, interests, or lifestyles suit each other; also describes general qualities, ideas, or substances that can exist or work together without causing conflict — for example, a couple who share the same life goals, or two chemicals that do not react dangerously when mixed.
Ravi and his roommate are very compatible because they both enjoy quiet evenings.
Ravi 和他的室友很合得來，因為兩人都喜歡安靜的夜晚。
compatible with [person]: describes a harmonious relationship
The flexible working hours at Rohan's firm made his schedule compatible with his child's school pick-up times.
Rohan 公司的彈性工時讓他的作息能與小孩的放學接送時間相容。
compatible with [noun phrase]: work-life balance scenario
The pale grey paint on the walls was perfectly compatible with the dark wooden furniture.
牆上的淺灰色油漆與深色木頭家具非常搭配。
Diego and his partner discovered they were perfectly compatible after years of friendship.
Diego 和伴侶在多年的友誼後發現他們非常合得來。
Bleach and ammonia are not compatible and must never be mixed together.
漂白水和氨水不相容，絕對不能混合在一起。
- harmonious
more formal, emphasises a pleasing lack of conflict in relationships or sound
- well-matched
focuses on suitability for a specific pairing, such as partners or opponents
- like-minded
limited to people who share the same opinions or values
- consistent
applies to ideas, actions, or statements that do not contradict each other
- incompatible
the direct opposite in all contexts
- mismatched
especially of people or pairs that do not suit each other
文法句型
compatible + with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Always takes the preposition 'with', never 'to'. This sense covers two main contexts: (a) people who get along because they share similar values or interests, and (b) non-living things — ideas, substances, systems — that coexist or operate without conflict.
常見錯誤
2. describes a computer, piece of software, or other electronic device that can con
可搭配
電腦、設備等能配合使用
describes a computer, piece of software, or other electronic device that can connect to or operate together with another specific system or machine — for example, a printer that works with both Windows and Mac computers, or a video game that runs on a particular games console.
This printer is compatible with both Windows and Mac computers.
這台印表機可搭配 Windows 和 Mac 電腦使用。
compatible with [device/OS]: technical interoperability
Not all phone chargers are compatible with every brand of mobile device.
並非所有手機充電器都能搭配每一種品牌的行動裝置。
The new video game is only compatible with the latest gaming console.
這款新電玩遊戲只能搭配最新一代的主機。
The Watanabe family checked that their tax software was compatible with the latest macOS update before filing their return.
Watanabe 一家在報稅前確認他們的報稅軟體可搭配最新版的 macOS。
Leila discovered that her old headphones were not compatible with the new smartphone.
Leila 發現她的舊耳機無法搭配新的智慧型手機。
- interoperable
formal tech term; two systems that exchange data smoothly
- incompatible
devices or software that cannot work together
文法句型
compatible + with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in technology support contexts and product specifications. The subject is typically a device, component, or piece of software; the object introduced by 'with' is the system it connects to.
常見錯誤
compatible — 名詞
1. a product — for example, a printer cartridge, a memory chip, or a software progr
相容裝置
可搭配其他系統使用的產品
a product — for example, a printer cartridge, a memory chip, or a software program — that is designed to work with another specific system, and is often a cheaper alternative to the original brand-name item.
The clinic ordered a compatible ink cartridge for its laser printer instead of the brand-name one.
診所訂購了一款相容墨水匣來搭配雷射印表機，而非原廠品牌。
compatible as countable noun: cheaper third-party alternative
This ink cartridge is a compatible, not the original brand.
這款墨水匣是相容產品，而非原廠品牌。
Dr. Okafor insisted on using only certified compatibles for the hospital's ultrasound machines to keep the warranty valid.
Okafor 醫師堅持醫院超音波儀器只能使用經過認證的相容裝置，以維持保固有效。
The customer chose a compatible rather than paying double for the original brand.
顧客選擇了相容產品，而不是花兩倍的價格購買原廠品牌。
- third-party product
clearer but longer; a compatible made by a company other than the original manufacturer
- aftermarket part
used for car or machine components, more specific
- original part
the brand-name item made by the original manufacturer
用法筆記
Usually appears in plural form ('compatibles') in retail and technical contexts. The word often implies a non-brand (third-party) product that works as a substitute for the original manufacturer's item.