workable

workable — 形容詞

1. Something such as a plan, system, or solution that is workable is realistic enou

1.形容詞B2
釋義

可行的

計劃或系統可有效實行的

Something such as a plan, system, or solution that is workable is realistic enough to be put into action and achieve its purpose.

例句

Stephanie and her team spent weeks developing a workable plan for the new project.

Stephanie 和她的團隊花了數週時間，制定了一套可行的新專案計劃。

collocation: workable plan

The city council is still looking for a workable solution to the traffic problem.

市議會仍在尋找解決交通問題的可行方案。

collocation: workable solution

同義詞
  • feasible

    Focuses on whether enough time, money, or resources exist to do something

  • practicable

    More formal; suggests something can be done under the actual existing conditions

  • viable

    Emphasises long-term sustainability and continued success

反義詞
  • unworkable

    The direct opposite; a plan that cannot be made to function

  • impractical

    Not sensible or realistic, often because it costs too much or takes too long

用法筆記

The subject is usually an abstract noun such as plan, system, solution, schedule, or agreement. Frequently used in the negative (not workable) to reject a proposal.

常見錯誤

❌The manager said the idea was workable and would fix everything immediately.
✅The manager said the idea was workable and could be put into action next month.
💡workable means practical enough to use, not a guaranteed solution that fixes everything.

2. Describes a substance or material that is soft or flexible enough to be molded,

2.形容詞C1
釋義

可塑的

物質易於塑造或加工的

Describes a substance or material that is soft or flexible enough to be molded, spread, or altered for a particular purpose.

例句

Takeshi kept kneading the dough until it became soft and workable.

Takeshi 繼續揉麵團，直到它變得柔軟且具有可塑性。

collocation: workable dough

This type of clay is highly workable, making it ideal for detailed pottery.

這種黏土可塑性很高，非常適合製作精細的陶器。

collocation: workable clay

同義詞
  • malleable

    Specifically describes metals that can be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking

  • pliable

    Describes something that bends easily without cracking, especially for softer materials

  • ductile

    Technical term for metals that can be drawn into thin wires

反義詞
  • stiff

    A material that is difficult to bend or shape

  • brittle

    A material that breaks or cracks when you try to shape it

用法筆記

Common in craft, cooking, and construction contexts. Frequently used with negated or conditional structures (if the clay is workable, too dry to be workable, becomes workable).

常見錯誤

❌The clay is workable, meaning it is very hard and dry.
✅The clay is workable, meaning it is soft and easy to shape.
💡workable describes the ease of shaping or handling, not the opposite.