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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。
The company's intangible assets, such as its brand reputation, drive its success.
公司的无形资产，如品牌声誉，推动着它的成功。
无形的；无法触摸的
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
无形的；无法触摸的
not having physical form; cannot be touched
The company's intangible assets, such as its brand reputation, drive its success.
公司的无形资产，如品牌声誉，推动着它的成功。
无法感知的；无形的。
Incapable of being perceived by the senses; incorporeal.
难以明确定义或描述,但仍可感知的。
Difficult to define or describe clearly, but nonetheless perceived.
(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
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
The trust between them was intangible, but it kept their partnership strong.
他们之间的信任是无形的，却让他们的合作关系十分牢固。
AI contextual example
Some of the best parts of the job are intangible, like the friendships you make.
这份工作最好的几个方面中，有些是无形的，比如你结交的朋友。
AI contextual example
There was an intangible tension in the room, even though no one said a word.
房间里弥漫着一种无形的紧张气氛，尽管没有一个人说话。
AI contextual example
intangible assets such as good will
诸如商誉之类的无形资产
WordNet
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。
The company's intangible assets, such as its brand reputation, drive its success.
公司的无形资产，如品牌声誉，推动着它的成功。
作表语时强调主语无法被明确感知、定义或描述；be 有时可换为 become、remain 等系动词。
The difference in quality is intangible, but you can feel it in the craftsmanship.
质量上的差异难以言明，但你可以在工艺中感受到它。
Not this
The company culture is untouchable.
Use this
The company culture is intangible.
“untouchable” 侧重“不可触摸的”或“不可动摇的、不可超越的”，而 “intangible” 表示没有实体、无法用感官（尤其是触觉）感知。公司文化属于抽象概念，应使用 “intangible”。
Not this
We should not ignore intangible.
Use this
We should not ignore intangible things.
“intangible” 是形容词，不能直接作动词宾语；英文需要补上名词，如 things/factors。中文可以说“无形的东西”，但英文必须说 “intangible things”。
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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。
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。
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。
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。
难以言传的特质
She has an intangible quality that makes people trust her.
她有一种难以言传的特质，让人信任她。
难以名状的感觉
There was an intangible feeling of unease in the room.
房间里弥漫着一种难以名状的不安感。
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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。
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。
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