Word · CEFR C2
all-encompassing
/ˈɔːlenˈkʌmpəsiŋ/
adjective
包罗万象的；包括一切的
broad in scope or content; comprehensive
- 1.
Including everything; universal.
包罗万象的；普遍的。
包罗万象的；普遍的。；包罗万象的; 包括一切的
In use
The course offers an all-encompassing introduction to world history.
She wrote an all-encompassing guide to city living, covering transport, housing, and food.
Their new policy is all-encompassing, affecting every part of the company.
all-encompassing + noun
通常放在名词前作定语，表示'包含一切的'。
The book provides an all-encompassing overview of the subject.
这本书提供了对该学科包罗万象的概述。
be + all-encompassing
作表语，描述主语的特征。
His theory is all-encompassing, covering every aspect.
他的理论是包罗万象的，涵盖了各个方面。
more/less all-encompassing than
可用比较级表示程度差异，但较少见。
This definition is less all-encompassing than the previous one.
这个定义不如前一个包罗万象。
Common mistakes
This book all-encompasses many topics.This book is all-encompassing and covers many topics.
“all-encompassing” 是形容词，不能直接用作动词。需加系动词 be 构成谓语。
All-encompassing theory is hard to find.An all-encompassing theory is hard to find.
可数名词前需加冠词，形容词不能直接修饰可数名词单数。
Connections
Confusing words
- comprehensive
- 综合的，全面的 · comprehensive 强调范围广、内容多，但未必包含所有细节；all-encompassing 强调完全包含一切，无遗漏。
- all-inclusive
- 全包的，包括一切的 · all-inclusive 常用于指费用或服务一价全包，all-encompassing 则更通用，指范围覆盖一切。
- thorough
- 彻底的，详尽的 · thorough 强调仔细和彻底，all-encompassing 强调范围广，不仅彻底还覆盖所有方面。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, OCTANOVE, WIKTIONARY.