Dictionary entry
tactile property
触觉特性；触感属性
a property perceived by touch
- 1.
a property perceived by touch
In use
The smooth surface gives this table a tactile property that makes it pleasant to touch.
A tactile property of good kitchen knives is the texture of their handles, so try holding one before you buy it.
We tested the tactile property of the new notebook cover by running our fingers over it.
have/take on a tactile property
The new coating will have a unique tactile property.
这种新型涂层将具有独特的触觉属性。
describe/assess the tactile property of sth
此处“描述”和“评估”均可搭配。
The reviewer described the tactile property of the leather as buttery soft.
评论者将皮革的触觉属性描述为如黄油般柔软。
the tactile property of sth is/feels [adj]
也可用“feel”替代“is”，如“feels smooth”。
The tactile property of the fabric is smooth and cool.
这种织物的触觉属性是光滑而凉爽的。
Common mistakes
This fabric has tactile property.This fabric has tactile properties.
在英语中，'property'作为'属性'讲时是可数名词，表示多个属性时应用复数'properties'；若指一个属性，则需用不定冠词'a tactile property'。中文中'触觉属性'可以泛指，但英语需要明确数。
I am interested in the tactile property on this material.I am interested in the tactile property of this material.
表示'某物的属性'用介词'of'而非'on'，中文中'在...上的属性'是错误直译，正确应为'...的属性'。
Connections
Confusing words
- tactile sensation
- 触觉感觉 · property（属性）vs sensation（感觉）：触觉属性是物体的客观特性，触觉感觉是主观感知体验。
- texture
- 质地 · texture（质地）是触觉属性的一种具体类型，而tactile property泛指所有可通过触觉感知的特性。
- tactile quality
- 触觉品质 · quality（品质）强调主观评价，property（属性）强调客观特征。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WORDNET.