multitask

multitask — 動詞

1. to switch between two or more tasks during a single period, working on each in t

1.動詞不及物B2
釋義

多工

同時處理多項工作

to switch between two or more tasks during a single period, working on each in turn instead of finishing one completely before starting the next

例句

Gita tried to multitask by answering emails while cooking dinner for her family.

Gita 試著一邊回覆電子郵件一邊做晚餐，想要同時處理多項任務。

multitask by + [gerund]... while + [gerund]

The manager praised Lien for her ability to multitask during the busy holiday rush.

經理稱讚 Lien 在忙碌的假日旺季中仍能同時處理多項工作。

ability to multitask + during [time period]

同義詞
  • juggle

    more informal; suggests actively keeping multiple demands in motion often with difficulty

  • balance

    implies managing competing priorities without dropping any; slightly more formal

  • wear multiple hats

    idiomatic; used when one person does several different roles, especially at work

反義詞
  • focus

    to direct all your attention on one thing

  • single-task

    to do only one thing at a time; a newer coinage contrasting with 'multitask'

文法句型

multitask by [verb]ing

multitask while [verb]ing

multitask between [noun] and [noun]

用法筆記

Intransitive — you cannot say 'multitask something'; use 'multitask between [tasks]' or 'multitask while [doing something].' The subject is usually a person describing their work or daily routine.

常見錯誤

❌I need to multitask these two projects before the deadline.
✅I need to multitask between these two projects before the deadline.
💡'multitask' is intransitive and does not take a direct object.
❌She can multitask many tasks at once.
✅She is good at multitasking.
💡When used as a verb, 'multitask' does not take a direct object; use the noun form 'multitasking' with a prepositional phrase instead.