quality
quality — 名詞
1. the degree to which something is good, useful, or satisfactory, especially when
品質；質量
事物好壞的程度或等級
the degree to which something is good, useful, or satisfactory, especially when compared against other things of the same type
The quality of the water in this area has improved since the treatment plant opened.
這個區域的水質自從淨水廠啟用以來已經改善了。
quality of [something]
Lakshmi checks the quality of every item before it leaves the factory.
Lakshmi 在每件物品出廠前都會檢查其品質。
check the quality of
Poor quality materials can create serious safety problems in a building.
劣質的建材可能會在建築物中造成嚴重的安全問題。
The hotel manager is working hard to improve the quality of service guests receive.
這位飯店經理正努力提升顧客所獲得的服務品質。
文法句型
quality of [something]
[adjective] quality
用法筆記
This is the most general sense. It is commonly paired with adjectives like good, high, poor, or low to show a specific level. Quality is uncountable in this sense, so it takes a singular verb.
常見錯誤
2. a high standard that makes people trust or admire a product, service, or piece o
優質；高水準
值得信賴的卓越標準
a high standard that makes people trust or admire a product, service, or piece of work
This restaurant is famous for its quality — the ingredients are always fresh.
這間餐廳以品質優良聞名——食材永遠都是最新鮮的。
famous/known for its quality
Christopher insists on quality even when buying everyday items like towels.
Christopher 連買毛巾這類日常用品也堅持要品質好的。
The furniture here has a quality you can feel the moment you sit on it.
這家家具的品質，你一坐上去就能感受到。
For the Yamashita family, quality matters more than price when choosing a car.
對 Yamashita 一家來說，選車時品質比價格更重要。
- excellence
stronger and more formal; suggests something is outstanding
- superiority
emphasises being better than others; more formal
- value
focuses on worth relative to price paid
- inferiority
the state of being lower in standard
文法句型
known for quality
quality matters
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this sense does not indicate a degree — it simply implies that something has reached a high standard. Common in brand-promotion and reputation contexts.
常見錯誤
3. the degree of comfort, health, and happiness that someone experiences in their e
生活品質
生活的舒適、健康與快樂程度
the degree of comfort, health, and happiness that someone experiences in their everyday existence
Retirement has greatly improved her quality of life — she finally has time to paint.
退休後她的生活品質大幅提升——她終於有時間畫畫了。
improve quality of life
Noise from the airport reduces the quality of life for people living nearby.
機場的噪音降低了附近居民的生活品質。
Good healthcare is essential for a decent quality of life in any community.
良好的醫療保健是任何社區擁有基本生活品質的關鍵。
The city council is planting more trees to improve quality of life in crowded areas.
市議會正在種植更多樹木，以提升擁擠地區的生活品質。
- well-being
broader; includes emotional and physical health without the fixed-phrase pattern
- standard of living
focuses on material wealth and income rather than happiness
文法句型
quality of life
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the fixed phrase quality of life. It takes modifiers like good, poor, high, or low. Common in discussions about urban planning, healthcare, and social policy.
常見錯誤
4. convenience-oriented design elements in software, games, or websites that make t
便利功能
軟體或遊戲中改善操作體驗的設計
convenience-oriented design elements in software, games, or websites that make the user experience smoother
The latest patch added several quality-of-life improvements to the game menu system.
最新的更新為遊戲的選單系統新增了多項便利性改善。
quality-of-life improvements
Auto-save is one of those quality features that users appreciate without noticing it.
自動存檔是那種使用者不自覺就會喜歡的便利功能。
Players praised the studio for adding quality changes that simplified inventory management.
玩家們稱讚開發團隊簡化了物品管理的便利改動。
This editing tool has small quality upgrades like automatic bracket matching and smart tabs.
這個編輯工具擁有自動括號配對和智慧標籤等小型便利升級。
- convenience features
clearer non-technical alternative; describes the same concept
- usability improvements
more formal; used in software documentation
文法句型
quality-of-life [noun]
quality features
用法筆記
Used mainly in computing and gaming contexts, often as the compound modifier quality-of-life. Not used to mean a feature that is good — it specifically refers to convenience-focused design adjustments.
常見錯誤
5. a particular feature, attribute, or part of someone character that defines or di
特質；特性
人或事物的顯著特徵
a particular feature, attribute, or part of someone character that defines or distinguishes them
Patience is one of the qualities that make Hannah a great elementary school teacher.
耐心是讓 Hannah 成為優秀小學老師的特質之一。
[noun] is one of the qualities that
This fabric has a unique quality — it stays cool even under direct summer sunlight.
這種布料有一項獨特的特性——即使在盛夏陽光下也能保持涼爽。
Rachel has developed strong leadership qualities since she began coaching the junior team.
Rachel 自從開始指導青年隊伍以來，培養出很強的領導特質。
The stone has an unusual quality — it glows softly when UV light hits it.
這種石頭有一種奇特的特性，在紫外線照射下會發出微光。
- trait
used mostly for personality; suggests a stable, inherited feature
- attribute
more abstract or assigned; can be positive or neutral
- characteristic
more neutral and technical; marks what makes something distinct
文法句型
quality of [someone/something]
[adjective] quality
用法筆記
Often used with of to specify who or what the quality belongs to (the quality of honesty; a quality of the leather). When describing people, it typically refers to positive traits, though it can be neutral for objects.
常見錯誤
quality — 形容詞
1. built or produced using good materials and careful work, resulting in something
優質的
精心製作、品質良好的
built or produced using good materials and careful work, resulting in something solid and reliable
Romi only buys quality furniture that will last for many years in her home.
Romi 只買能用上多年的優質家具。
quality + noun (furniture, tools, materials)
The restaurant uses quality ingredients sourced from local farms near the city.
這間餐廳使用來自當地農場的優質食材。
It is worth paying extra for quality tools because they do not break easily.
多花點錢買優質工具是值得的，因為它們不容易壞。
The hotel provides quality service at a price that most families can afford.
這家旅館以大多數家庭負擔得起的價格提供優質服務。
- high-quality
more explicit; avoids ambiguity with the noun form
- well-made
focuses on construction and craftsmanship
- premium
marketing term suggesting top-tier materials or positioning
文法句型
quality + noun
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively before a noun (attributive position). Unlike the noun senses, it cannot be used after linking verbs in formal writing.
常見錯誤
2. extremely impressive or satisfying; of a very high standard that leaves a strong
極佳；一流
水準極高、令人滿意
extremely impressive or satisfying; of a very high standard that leaves a strong positive impression
Théo gave a quality performance in the final match and scored two goals.
Théo 在總決賽中表現出色，踢進了兩球。
quality + [performance/result/experience]
That documentary was quality — I learned more from it than from any textbook.
那部紀錄片真是太棒了——我從中學到的比任何教科書都多。
Tuan cooked a quality meal for the whole family using a traditional recipe.
Tuan 用傳統食譜為全家人做了一頓極佳的晚餐。
Lan's school offers a quality education with small classes and experienced teachers.
Lan 的學校提供出色的教育，班級人數少且師資經驗豐富。
- excellent
more formal and widely acceptable in all registers
- top-notch
informal; similar register to quality but more colloquial
- first-rate
slightly formal; suggests something is among the best
文法句型
quality + noun
be quality (informal)
用法筆記
More subjective and emphatic than sense 1. Sense 1 describes inherent solidity; sense 2 describes an overall excellent experience. Used predicatively in informal speech: 'That film was quality.'