| 单词 | quality |
| 释义 | quality quality /; AmE / noun, adjective
■ noun (plural qualities)
CREDIT QUALITY, FAIR AVERAGE QUALITY
1 [U,C] the standard of sth when it is compared to other things like it; how good or bad sth is: There has been a decline in quality. We only sell goods of a high quality When costs are cut, product quality sometimes suffers. His job is to monitor quality and ensure it is up to our high standards. They are proud of the high quality of their software engineers. The new technology will produce a higher quality DVD. The laptops on the market are of varying quality. The picture quality on the new digital camera is poor. ⇨ QUALITY CONTROL
be of (a) good/high/top quality ◆ low/poor/varying quality ◆ quality declines/improves/suffers
2 [U] a high standard: We aim to provide quality at reasonable prices. The company has a reputation for quality and value.
3 [C] a thing that is part of a person's character, especially sth good: He has leadership qualities. It's hard to find people with the right qualities for the job. She has all the qualities of a good lawyer including thoroughness and a great memory.
4 [C] a feature or aspect of sth, often one that makes it different from sth else: The quality that distinguishes our product from the competition is its lightness. We are looking for one quality that all these brands share. These companies all have several qualities that set them apart from their competitors.
■ adjective [only before noun]
HIGH-QUALITY, LOW-QUALITY
(used especially by people trying to sell goods or services) of a high standard: We specialize in quality cars. We deliver a quality product with zero defects. |
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