Word · Frequency #15152
intangible
无形的;无法触摸的
核心释义
not having physical form; cannot be touched
- 1.
无法感知的;无形的。
Incapable of being perceived by the senses; incorporeal.
- 2.
难以明确定义或描述,但仍可感知的。
Difficult to define or describe clearly, but nonetheless perceived.
- 3.
(尤指商业资产)无实体物质或内在生产价值的
(of especially business assets) not having physical substance or intrinsic productive value
- 4.
无法被感官(尤其是触觉)感知的
incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch; - James Jeans
难以捉摸的;难以言明的;无形的;无实体的(尤指商业资产);无法感知的;无形的。;难以明确定义或描述,但仍可感知的。;(尤指商业资产)无实体物质或内在生产价值的
用法In use
The trust between them was intangible, but it kept their partnership strong.
用法提示:intangible 作表语,表示“无形的、难以量化的”,指信任虽看不见却真实存在。
Some of the best parts of the job are intangible, like the friendships you make.
用法提示:intangible 作表语,修饰工作的某些方面,强调它们没有实体但很有价值。
There was an intangible tension in the room, even though no one said a word.
用法提示:intangible 作定语,修饰 tension,表示一种无法触摸却可感知的气氛。
intangible assets such as good will
the intangible constituent of energy
intangible + noun
这是最常用的结构,intangible 放在名词前作定语,常搭配 asset、benefit、quality 等词,表示这些事物没有物质实体或难以量化。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- intangible assets
- 无形资产
- The company's intangible assets include its brand and patents.公司的无形资产包括其品牌和专利。
- intangible cultural heritage
- 非物质文化遗产
- The festival was listed as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.该节庆被联合国教科文组织列为非物质文化遗产。
- intangible benefits
- 无形的益处
- Regular exercise has intangible benefits for your mental health.经常锻炼对你的心理健康有无形的益处。
- intangible value
- 无形价值
- The intangible value of a good reputation cannot be measured in money.良好声誉的无形价值无法用金钱来衡量。
- intangible quality
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
in-(不)+ tangible(可触摸的)= 摸不着的,无形的。想象爱和名誉:真实存在却无法用手触摸。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:formal 常见场景:法律与商务文件、学术论述、抽象概念讨论 该词多用于正式语境,如法律、商务或学术讨论,在日常口语中较少使用。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
真正的同韵词是 tangible /ˈtændʒəbəl/,其重音和结尾音与 intangible 完全匹配。注意:intelligible、eligible、legible 虽然都有 -ible 拼写和 /dʒəbəl/ 结尾,但重读元音不同,不与 intangible 押韵;edible 拼写也以 -ible 结尾,但读作 /ˈɛdəbəl/,没有 /dʒ/ 音。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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