mobility
mobility — 名詞
1. how easily a person can move their body from one position or place to another, f
活動力
身體自由走動的能力
how easily a person can move their body from one position or place to another, for example by walking, standing up, or getting in and out of a seat or bed
After breaking her hip, Paloma's mobility was limited for several months.
Paloma 髖骨骨折後，好幾個月活動力都受到限制。
possessive noun + mobility — personal physical condition
The nursing home installed grab bars in every bathroom to improve residents' mobility.
這間安養院在每間浴室都裝了扶手，以提升住戶的活動力。
Regular stretching and light exercise can help maintain good mobility as you age.
定期伸展和適度運動有助於隨著年齡增長維持良好的活動力。
Wheelchair ramps at the entrance greatly improved mobility for visitors with disabilities.
入口處的輪椅坡道大大改善了身障訪客的活動力。
Kabir's mobility returned gradually after weeks of physical therapy following the accident.
Kabir 車禍後經過好幾週的物理治療，活動力才逐漸恢復。
- movement
broader term covering any motion; less specific than mobility about the ability to move freely
- range of motion
more technical; refers to how far a body part can move at a joint
- physical freedom
less common; emphasises the lack of restriction rather than the ability itself
- immobility
direct opposite: inability to move
- paralysis
stronger and more specific: complete loss of movement in part of the body
用法筆記
Often paired with verbs like improve, maintain, regain, or limit when discussing physical health or recovery.
常見錯誤
2. the quality of an object or piece of equipment being designed so that it can be
可攜性
物品易於移動或攜帶的性質
the quality of an object or piece of equipment being designed so that it can be carried, folded, or moved from one location to another without much effort
The lightweight frame gives this folding wheelchair excellent mobility for travel.
輕量的框架讓這款可折疊輪椅在旅行時有極佳的可攜性。
collocation: excellent/good mobility (of objects)
Naoko chose the compact speaker because its mobility meant she could take it anywhere.
Naoko 選擇這款小型喇叭，因為它的可攜性代表她可以帶到任何地方。
Mobility is a major selling point for modular furniture that can be reconfigured easily.
可攜性是組合家具的一大賣點，因為這種家具很容易重新配置。
The camping stove's mobility made it popular among hikers who needed to pack light.
這款露營爐的可攜性讓它深受需要輕裝上路的登山客歡迎。
Bao folded his bicycle in seconds, pleased with its mobility for his daily train commute.
Bao 幾秒鐘就把腳踏車折疊起來，很滿意它在每天搭火車通勤時的可攜性。
- portability
more common and narrower; focuses on being easy to carry
- transportability
more formal and less common; emphasises suitability for being moved
- manoeuvrability
focuses on ease of steering or moving in tight spaces
- immovability
the quality of being fixed in place and hard to move
- bulk
large size and weight that make movement difficult
用法筆記
Used for objects, furniture, or equipment — not for people. Compare sense 1 (BODY MOVEMENT), which applies to humans.
常見錯誤
3. the ability of an individual or group to rise or fall to a different social clas
社會流動
個人或群體在階級、職業間的移動能力
the ability of an individual or group to rise or fall to a different social class, income level, or professional position within a society's structure
Access to higher education has long been considered the engine of upward social mobility.
高等教育長期以來被視為促進向上社會流動的引擎。
collocation: upward / downward social mobility
Devika's promotion to store manager after years on the sales floor showed real economic mobility.
Devika 在銷售現場打拼多年後升任店經理，展現了真正的經濟流動性。
collocation: economic mobility + possessive noun describing a person's career path
Job mobility allows workers to switch careers or move between regions more freely.
職業流動讓工作者可以更自由地轉換跑道或在區域之間移動。
The report examined how affordable housing affects intergenerational mobility in urban areas.
該報告探討了可負擔住宅如何影響都市地區的跨代社會流動。
Walid became the first in his family to attend university, a leap in social mobility that changed his future.
Walid 成為家中第一個上大學的人，這個社會流動的躍進改變了他的人生。
- social advancement
narrower; implies improvement, not just any change
- class mobility
restricted to changes between social classes specifically
- economic mobility
focuses on income and wealth rather than social status
- social stagnation
the condition where social position remains fixed across generations
- class rigidity
a system that makes it difficult to move between social classes
用法筆記
Frequently modified by adjectives indicating direction (upward, downward) or domain (social, economic, job, occupational). Commonly appears in academic, political, and journalistic writing.
常見錯誤
4. the degree to which a person can use internet services, apps, or communication t
行動便利
透過行動裝置使用網路服務的便利性
the degree to which a person can use internet services, apps, or communication tools on a portable device such as a smartphone or tablet while away from a fixed office or home
The new software platform was built with full mobility in mind for remote workers.
這套新的軟體平台從設計之初就充分考量了遠距工作者的行動便利性。
collocation: (built/designed) with mobility in mind
Advances in 5G networks have dramatically improved mobility for professionals on the go.
5G 網路的進步大幅提升了經常在外奔波的專業人士的行動便利性。
Elena's company invested heavily in mobility solutions for its sales team in the field.
Elena 的公司大力投資外勤業務團隊的行動化解決方案。
The app's smooth performance on small screens showed that the developers prioritised mobility.
這款應用程式在小螢幕上運作流暢，顯示開發人員非常重視行動便利性。
Hiro reviewed the contract on his tablet while waiting for his flight, grateful for the mobility the company's system provided.
Hiro 在等候登機時用平板電腦審閱合約，很感謝公司系統提供的行動便利性。
- mobile access
more concrete; refers to the ability to reach services via a mobile device
- on-the-go connectivity
informal; emphasises staying connected while travelling
- remote access
broader; includes working from home or any off-site location, not just while moving
- fixed access
restriction of services to desktop computers or wired connections
- stationary use
using technology only in one fixed location
用法筆記
Common in business and technology writing. Often appears in phrases like mobility solution, mobility strategy, or enterprise mobility.