enterprising

enterprising — 形容詞

1. willing to take on new or challenging projects and able to find smart ways to ma

1.形容詞B2
釋義

進取的

有幹勁且善於發掘新機會的

willing to take on new or challenging projects and able to find smart ways to make them work, often with a financial or practical goal in mind

例句

Aiko, an enterprising teenager, started a dog-walking service in her neighbourhood last summer.

Aiko 是個積極進取的青少年，去年夏天在社區創辦了遛狗服務。

enterprising + role (teenager) who starts a venture

Priya's enterprising approach to selling handmade bracelets online doubled her savings within a year.

Priya 在網上販售手工手環的進取作法，讓她的積蓄在一年內翻了一倍。

enterprising approach to [activity]

同義詞
  • entrepreneurial

    more specifically tied to starting or running a business; 'enterprising' is broader

  • resourceful

    focuses on solving problems with what is available; 'enterprising' adds the element of initiating new projects

  • innovative

    emphasises originality and creativity; 'enterprising' also implies the drive to put ideas into action

反義詞

文法句型

enterprising + noun

be + enterprising

用法筆記

Commonly used before a noun (attributive position) to describe a person's character or actions: an enterprising entrepreneur, an enterprising idea. The predicative form (She is enterprising) is less frequent but acceptable. The word often carries a positive, admiring tone.

常見錯誤

❌He is enterprising on finding new clients.
✅He is enterprising in his approach to finding new clients.
💡'enterprising' is not followed by 'on + gerund'; use 'in + noun phrase' or 'about + noun phrase.'
❌She is a very enterprising.
✅She is very enterprising.
💡'enterprising' is an adjective and should not be used as a countable noun.