coordinate
coordinate — 形容詞
1. having the same level of importance, authority, or status as something else with
同等；同級
重要性或地位相等的
having the same level of importance, authority, or status as something else within a system or organisation.
In the new structure, the marketing and sales directors hold coordinate positions.
在新的架構中，行銷總監和業務總監擁有同等的職位。
The two committees have coordinate authority, so neither one can overrule the other.
這兩個委員會享有同等權限，因此任何一方都無法推翻對方的決定。
coordinate + noun phrase for equal-status roles
Ryo and Selim are coordinate managers, each responsible for a different regional office.
Ryo 和 Selim 是同級經理，各自負責不同的區域辦公室。
A coordinate partnership meant that every decision required agreement from both sides.
這是一份平等的合作關係，每項決策都需要雙方同意。
- subordinate
implies a lower rank or position in a hierarchy
用法筆記
Primarily used in formal or technical contexts such as business structures, government, or academic hierarchies. In everyday conversation, 'equal' or 'on the same level' is more common.
2. connected to another part of a sentence by a coordinating conjunction such as 'a
對等
文法上地位相等的結構
connected to another part of a sentence by a coordinating conjunction such as 'and' or 'but', with each part carrying equal grammatical weight.
In the sentence 'She laughed and he cried', the verbs 'laughed' and 'cried' are coordinate.
在「她笑了，他哭了」這個句子中，動詞「笑了」和「哭了」是對等動詞。
coordinate verbs joined by 'and'
Coordinate adjectives both modify the same noun, as in 'a bright, sunny day'.
對等形容詞修飾同一個名詞，例如「明亮、晴朗的一天」。
The grammar book explains that 'for' and 'yet' can also join coordinate clauses.
文法書說明，「for」和「yet」也可以用來連接對等子句。
Élise wrote two coordinate clauses separated by a comma and the word 'but'.
Élise 寫了兩個對等子句，中間用逗號和連接詞「but」隔開。
- coordinating
more common in everyday grammar teaching; e.g. 'coordinating conjunction'
- subordinate
describes a clause that depends on the main clause and cannot stand alone
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in grammar textbooks and linguistics. In everyday descriptions of sentence structure, 'coordinating' is more common — for example, 'coordinating conjunction' rather than 'coordinate conjunction'.
coordinate — 名詞
1. a value, typically a number or a letter, that pinpoints where something is situa
座標
地圖或圖表上的位置標示
a value, typically a number or a letter, that pinpoints where something is situated on a map, graph, or grid.
The hiker entered the coordinates into her GPS device before setting off.
那位登山者在出發前將座標輸入她的 GPS 裝置。
coordinates + GPS / navigation context
Ife plotted the points using the x and y coordinates from the table.
Ife 根據表格中的 x 座標和 y 座標在圖表上標出各點。
Each square on the treasure map is labelled with a unique pair of coordinates.
藏寶圖上的每個方格都標有獨一無二的座標。
The pilot checked the coordinates of the runway on her navigation screen before landing.
飛行員在降落前檢查了導航螢幕上跑道的座標。
Faisal marked the campsite on his phone using the coordinates from the park map.
Faisal 根據公園地圖上的座標，在手機上標記了露營地。
- grid reference
more specific to maps; less common in mathematics
用法筆記
Coordinates are usually written inside parentheses, for example (40°N, 74°W) or (3, 5). The word is most common in geography, mathematics, and aviation contexts. Learners often treat it as countable — 'a coordinate' for one value, 'coordinates' for a pair or set.
常見錯誤
2. a set of clothing items, especially for women, whose colours and styles are desi
搭配套裝
顏色款式可搭配的成套服裝
a set of clothing items, especially for women, whose colours and styles are designed as a group so that every piece works well when worn together.
Mayumi bought a navy blue coordinate consisting of a jacket and matching trousers.
Mayumi 買了一套深藍色搭配套裝，包括一件外套和一條相配的褲子。
coordinate consisting of [items]
The store window displayed a summer coordinate in soft pink and creamy white.
這家店的櫥窗展示了一件粉色和米白色搭配的夏季套裝。
Eve wore a linen coordinate to the garden party and received many compliments.
Eve 穿著一套亞麻搭配套裝參加花園聚會，獲得許多讚美。
Jabari's sister chose a cream-coloured coordinate for her job interview outfit.
Jabari 的妹妹為工作面試挑選了一套米白色的搭配套裝。
- ensemble
broader term for any matching set; more formal and not restricted to women's clothing
- matching set
more casual; can also refer to accessories or homeware
用法筆記
Most commonly used in fashion retail. A coordinate typically includes two or three pieces — for instance, a jacket and skirt, or a top and trousers. In British English, 'co-ordinate' is sometimes spelled with a hyphen.
coordinate — 動詞
1. to get people or processes to act together towards a shared goal by organising t
協調；統籌
使各方有效配合運作
to get people or processes to act together towards a shared goal by organising their tasks carefully.
Emily coordinated the volunteers for the annual school fair.
Emily 統籌了年度園遊會的志工人力安排。
The team leader coordinated the rescue effort after the earthquake.
小組組長協調了地震後的救援工作。
coordinate + group task or project
Sivan coordinated the catering, music, and seating arrangements for the wedding.
Sivan 為婚禮協調了餐飲、音樂和座位安排。
Learning to coordinate your arms and legs when swimming takes patience.
學游泳時協調手臂和雙腿的動作需要耐心。
The company hired a project manager to coordinate work across all departments.
那家公司聘請了一名專案經理來協調各部門之間的工作。
- organise
broader meaning that covers the whole planning process from start to finish
- orchestrate
more figurative; suggests directing a complex situation with skill
- arrange
focuses on putting things in a particular order or sequence
- disrupt
to prevent something from working smoothly or effectively
文法句型
coordinate + noun phrase (people/activities)
coordinate + noun phrase (body parts)
用法筆記
Frequently followed by a direct object naming the people, tasks, or body parts being arranged. When talking about body movement, the object is typically two or more body parts. The intransitive use describes things working together on their own — e.g. 'The dancers' arms and legs coordinated beautifully.'
常見錯誤
2. to combine items such as clothes, furniture, or colours in a way that creates an
搭配
顏色款式相互配合
to combine items such as clothes, furniture, or colours in a way that creates an attractive overall look when placed or worn together.
Ada chose curtains that coordinate with the sofa's fabric.
Ada 選擇了與沙發布料搭配的窗簾。
coordinate with + noun phrase
The interior designer coordinated the dining chairs and the table in warm wood tones.
室內設計師將餐椅和餐桌搭配成溫暖的木色調。
Ignacio's tie and shirt coordinated perfectly with his grey suit.
Ignacio 的領帶和襯衫與他的灰色西裝搭配得恰到好處。
These velvet cushions coordinate well with the striped wallpaper in the living room.
這些天鵝絨靠墊與客廳的條紋壁紙搭配得很好。
- clash
describes colours or styles that look wrong or unattractive together
文法句型
coordinate + noun phrase + with + noun phrase
coordinate with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used with the preposition 'with' to specify which two items go well together. This sense is most common in fashion retail, interior design, and home decoration contexts. When used intransitively, the subject names two or more items being compared.