B2 adjective 中性

structural

/ˈstrʌk.tʃər.əl/

Relating to the way in which parts of a system or object are arranged and organized. It is often used to describe the fundamental framework of a physical building or the underlying organization of abstract concepts like an economy.

例句

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1

The inspector checked the structural stability of the old porch to ensure it was safe.

The inspector checked the structural stability of the old porch to ensure it was safe.

2

The committee recommended significant structural changes to the national legal system to increase transparency.

The committee recommended significant structural changes to the national legal system to increase transparency.

3

I'm worried about the structural integrity of this shelf if we put all these heavy books on it.

I'm worried about the structural integrity of this shelf if we put all these heavy books on it.

词族

名词
structure
Verb
structure
副词
structurally
形容词
structural
相关
restructuring
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记忆技巧

Think of the steel 'structure' of a skyscraper; 'structural' describes the essential beams that keep the building from falling down.

快速测验

The earthquake caused significant _______ damage to the foundations of the city hall.

正确!

正确答案是: structural

例句

1

The inspector checked the structural stability of the old porch to ensure it was safe.

everyday

The inspector checked the structural stability of the old porch to ensure it was safe.

2

The committee recommended significant structural changes to the national legal system to increase transparency.

formal

The committee recommended significant structural changes to the national legal system to increase transparency.

3

I'm worried about the structural integrity of this shelf if we put all these heavy books on it.

informal

I'm worried about the structural integrity of this shelf if we put all these heavy books on it.

4

Structural linguistics focuses on the distribution and relationship of units within a language system.

academic

Structural linguistics focuses on the distribution and relationship of units within a language system.

5

The company is undergoing a structural reorganization to improve efficiency across its international branches.

business

The company is undergoing a structural reorganization to improve efficiency across its international branches.

词族

名词
structure
Verb
structure
副词
structurally
形容词
structural
相关
restructuring

常见搭配

structural damage damage to the core framework of a building
structural integrity the ability of a structure to hold together under a load
structural change a shift in the fundamental way an organization or system works
structural support physical beams or pillars that hold a weight
structural engineering a branch of civil engineering focused on the framework of structures

常用短语

structural unemployment

unemployment resulting from industrial reorganization, typically due to technological change

structural adjustment

a set of economic reforms a country must adhere to in order to secure a loan

structural elements

the primary components that support a physical or abstract system

容易混淆的词

structural vs structured

'Structural' refers to the nature of the framework itself, while 'structured' describes something that has been given a specific order or organization.

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使用说明

Use 'structural' when referring to the core framework or the underlying system of an object or concept. It is a common term in engineering, architecture, and socio-economic analysis.

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常见错误

Learners often use the noun 'structure' as an adjective (e.g., saying 'structure problems') instead of the adjective form 'structural' (e.g., 'structural problems').

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记忆技巧

Think of the steel 'structure' of a skyscraper; 'structural' describes the essential beams that keep the building from falling down.

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词源

From the Latin 'structura', meaning a fitting together or adaptation, derived from 'struere' meaning to build or heap up.

语法模式

Usually used attributively (before a noun). Non-gradable adjective; something is generally either structural or it is not.
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文化背景

In global economics, 'structural adjustment programs' (SAPs) are a well-known, often controversial, set of policies directed at developing nations.

快速测验

The earthquake caused significant _______ damage to the foundations of the city hall.

正确!

正确答案是: structural

相关词

apposition

C2

A grammatical construction in which two elements, typically noun phrases, are placed side by side so that one element identifies or explains the other. In biological terms, it refers to the growth of successive layers of cell wall material or other tissue.

appreciate

B2

To recognize the full worth, quality, or importance of something or someone, or to be grateful for a gift or favor. In a financial context, it also means to increase in value over time.

approbate

C1

To formally or officially approve, sanction, or express satisfaction with something. It is most commonly used in legal or high-register professional contexts to signify that an action or document is valid and accepted.

approve

C1

To officially accept, sanction, or agree to something as satisfactory, often performed by a person or body in authority. It also refers to having a favorable opinion or thinking well of someone or something, typically followed by the preposition 'of'.

apropos

B2

Apropos describes something that is very appropriate, relevant, or opportune in a particular situation. It is also used as a preposition to introduce a topic that relates to what has just been mentioned.

arbiter

B2

An arbiter is a person or authority who has the power to settle a dispute or decide what is right, acceptable, or fashionable. It can refer to a formal legal role or a metaphorical judge of cultural and social standards.

arbitrarily

C2

To act in a way that is based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason or system. It often implies a decision-making process that is perceived as unfair or lacking logical justification.

arbitrariness

C1

The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason, system, or logical necessity. It often describes decisions, rules, or actions that appear unfair or unpredictable because they lack a clear underlying principle.

arbitrator

C2

A neutral third party officially appointed to settle a dispute between two conflicting parties outside of a court of law. Their role is to hear evidence from both sides and issue a final, typically legally binding, decision known as an award.

arboreal

B2

Arboreal describes animals that live in trees or things relating to trees. It is most commonly used in biological contexts to distinguish tree-dwelling species from those that live on the ground or in water.

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