在英文中,「合适」可以根据语境、语气和对象的不同,用不同的单词或片语来表达。以下是一些常见的说法:

适合特定用途、情境或人

  1. suitable(适合的)
    ● This dress is suitable for the occasion.(这件衣服适合这个场合。)

  2. appropriate(适当的、合宜的)
    ● Is this language appropriate for a formal speech?(这样的用语适合正式演讲吗?)

  3. proper(恰当的、得体的)
    ● You should use the proper tools for the job.(你应该使用合适的工具来完成这项工作。)

  4. fit(适合、符合)
    ● He is fit for the job.(他适合这份工作。)
    ● This shirt doesn’t fit me.(这件衬衫不合我的身形。)

表示与需求或标准相符

  1. adequate(足够的、适当的)
    ● The accommodations were adequate for our needs.(这个住宿条件适合我们的需求。)

  2. compatible(相容的、适合的)
    ● This software is compatible with your computer.(这款软体与你的电脑相容。)

描述人、物、环境之间的契合度

  1. well-suited(非常适合的)
    ● She is well-suited for this position.(她非常适合这个职位。)

  2. ideal(理想的、最合适的)
    ● This location is ideal for a new business.(这个地点最适合开新店。)

  3. tailor-made(量身打造的、专门适合的)
    ● This program is tailor-made for beginners.(这个课程是专门为初学者设计的。)

表示与个人喜好或需求匹配

  1. comfortable(舒服的、合适的)
    ● These shoes are comfortable for walking.(这双鞋适合走路,穿起来很舒服。)
  2. just right(刚刚好、最合适的)
    ● The temperature in this room is just right.(这个房间的温度刚刚好。)