英语词汇“workable”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES

workable clay
a workable and safe solution
A new plan provides for loans to students, but to make the system workable more government funding will be needed.
There is a dispute over land but we believe we have found a workable solution to this problem.

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

Getting your goal clear in your mind is the first step in making a dream real, workable, possible.
It does not just redress an historic wrong; it perfects a workable future.
Ores, which are economically workable mineral deposits, are highly concentrated occurrences of useful minerals.
The descent to the Main Cliff and Upper tier remains serious, but no workable remedy has been found so far.
The National Curriculum orders for each study unit need to be turned into meaningful and workable schemes of work and class activities.
This may provide the first observable category of classroom behaviour for a workable schedule.

THESAURUS► possible

if something is possible, it can be done or achieved: · I think it’s possible that we could win the race.· I want to get back by 5 o'clock if possible.· Please let me know your answer as soon as possible.

► feasible

if an idea or plan is feasible, it is possible and you can find a practical way of doing it: · We need to find out first if the idea is technically feasible.· It is not feasible to have security cameras in every part of the building.· Da Silva considered it feasible that uranium could be produced on an industrial scale.

► viable

possible and likely to be successful, and therefore worth doing: · Nuclear energy is the only viable alternative to coal or gas.· The product needs to be commercially viable.· We have yet to find a viable solution to the problem.· The company was no longer financially viable (=it could not make enough money to be able to continue).

► workable

a workable plan, system, or solution is one that can be done or used: · By early morning, they had arrived at a workable and safe solution.· The company would have a tough job convincing people that the deal was workable.

► doable

informal if something is doable, you have enough money, energy, or skill to do it: · This exercise programme is doable for most people.· Do you think the walk is doable?· Hosting great parties is fun, easy, and doable on any budget.· The book is full of interesting and doable recipes.

► achievable

(also attainable formal) able to be achieved: · A 15% cut in carbon emissions is achievable.· Perfect democracy is not attainable, nor is perfect freedom or perfect justice.

► realistic

if something is realistic, it seems sensible to think that it can be done or achieved: · a realistic target· Their expectations didn’t seem very realistic.· It is important to set yourself realistic goals.

Longman Language Activatorwhen something can be done► possible

something that is possible , can be done: · Travel to other planets may soon be possible.· Detectives can now check every criminal's records, which wouldn't be possible without computers.· The only possible way a woman could rise in class was to marry into a family of higher social standing than her own.it is possible to do something: · Is it possible to find a room in a good hotel for less than $100?if possible: · I want to get back by 5 o'clock if possible.as soon/quickly/big etc as possible: · Please let me know your answer as soon as possible.· We must get her to the hospital as quickly as possible.humanly possible (=use this to emphasize that you will do something as fast, as well etc as possible): · We will deal with all complaints as soon as is humanly possible.do/try everything possible: · The doctors did everything possible to save her life.

► can be done

if something can be done , it is possible to do it: · The job can be done by Friday if we all make an effort.· I'm sure that more could be done to help the homeless.· Val got her MA while she was working full-time, so it can be done.

► possibility

one of the things that you could try to do: · One possibility is to offer him more money.· Computers have opened up many exciting possibilities.the possibility of doing something: · We are considering the possibility of providing a new class for advanced students.

► feasible

a plan, idea, or method that is feasible is possible and is likely to work: · Barrington suggest transporting the supplies by air. This of course is perfectly feasible.· We agreed on a feasible plan and within a week we implemented it.it is feasible to do something: · It is not feasible to have security cameras in every part of the building.it is feasible that: · Da Silva considered it feasible that uranium could be produced on an industrial scale.

► workable

a workable way of doing something is a possible way of doing it - use this when you have had a lot of problems finding a suitable way: · There is a dispute over land but we believe we have found a workable solution to this problem.· A new plan provides for loans to students, but to make the system workable more government funding will be needed.

► doable

informal a job that is doable is one that can be done: · You did well to even start the project -- at first we didn't think it was doable at all.

► attainable

an aim or standard that is attainable is one that can be achieved and it is reasonable to try to achieve it: · Perfect democracy is not attainable, nor is perfect freedom or perfect justice.· Every child should be educated to the highest attainable level.

► viable

a viable way of doing something is one that is possible and should work well: · Do you think this is a viable proposition?· Nuclear energy is the only viable alternative to coal or gas.· They are in favour of the program, but they want strong assurances that it is viable.

COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a practical/workable solution

(=one that is really possible)· They've had to find practical solutions to practical problems.

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► more

· Out of our argument, a better and more workable curriculum could emerge.· And there is no line other than viability which is more workable....· The Second Treatise seeks to find some other more workable foundation for political authority.· These physical techniques of preparation eliminate air pockets and increase homogenisation of moisture and inclusions making the clay more workable.

NOUN► solution

· Replication techniques have the unfortunate quality of appearing to provide workable solutions to pressing dilemmas.

WORD FAMILYnounworkworkaholicworkerworkingworkingsadjectiveworkable ≠ unworkableoverworkedworkingverbworkrework

单词	workable
释义	workablework‧a‧ble /ˈwɜːkəbəl $ ˈwɜːr-/ adjective Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES workable clay a workable and safe solution A new plan provides for loans to students, but to make the system workable more government funding will be needed. There is a dispute over land but we believe we have found a workable solution to this problem. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Getting your goal clear in your mind is the first step in making a dream real, workable, possible. It does not just redress an historic wrong; it perfects a workable future. Ores, which are economically workable mineral deposits, are highly concentrated occurrences of useful minerals. The descent to the Main Cliff and Upper tier remains serious, but no workable remedy has been found so far. The National Curriculum orders for each study unit need to be turned into meaningful and workable schemes of work and class activities. This may provide the first observable category of classroom behaviour for a workable schedule. Thesaurus THESAURUS► possible if something is possible, it can be done or achieved: · I think it’s possible that we could win the race.· I want to get back by 5 o'clock if possible.· Please let me know your answer as soon as possible. ► feasible if an idea or plan is feasible, it is possible and you can find a practical way of doing it: · We need to find out first if the idea is technically feasible.· It is not feasible to have security cameras in every part of the building.· Da Silva considered it feasible that uranium could be produced on an industrial scale. ► viable possible and likely to be successful, and therefore worth doing: · Nuclear energy is the only viable alternative to coal or gas.· The product needs to be commercially viable.· We have yet to find a viable solution to the problem.· The company was no longer financially viable (=it could not make enough money to be able to continue). ► workable a workable plan, system, or solution is one that can be done or used: · By early morning, they had arrived at a workable and safe solution.· The company would have a tough job convincing people that the deal was workable. ► doable informal if something is doable, you have enough money, energy, or skill to do it: · This exercise programme is doable for most people.· Do you think the walk is doable?· Hosting great parties is fun, easy, and doable on any budget.· The book is full of interesting and doable recipes. ► achievable (also attainable formal) able to be achieved: · A 15% cut in carbon emissions is achievable.· Perfect democracy is not attainable, nor is perfect freedom or perfect justice. ► realistic if something is realistic, it seems sensible to think that it can be done or achieved: · a realistic target· Their expectations didn’t seem very realistic.· It is important to set yourself realistic goals. Longman Language Activatorwhen something can be done► possible something that is possible , can be done: · Travel to other planets may soon be possible.· Detectives can now check every criminal's records, which wouldn't be possible without computers.· The only possible way a woman could rise in class was to marry into a family of higher social standing than her own.it is possible to do something: · Is it possible to find a room in a good hotel for less than $100?if possible: · I want to get back by 5 o'clock if possible.as soon/quickly/big etc as possible: · Please let me know your answer as soon as possible.· We must get her to the hospital as quickly as possible.humanly possible (=use this to emphasize that you will do something as fast, as well etc as possible): · We will deal with all complaints as soon as is humanly possible.do/try everything possible: · The doctors did everything possible to save her life. ► can be done if something can be done , it is possible to do it: · The job can be done by Friday if we all make an effort.· I'm sure that more could be done to help the homeless.· Val got her MA while she was working full-time, so it can be done. ► possibility one of the things that you could try to do: · One possibility is to offer him more money.· Computers have opened up many exciting possibilities.the possibility of doing something: · We are considering the possibility of providing a new class for advanced students. ► feasible a plan, idea, or method that is feasible is possible and is likely to work: · Barrington suggest transporting the supplies by air. This of course is perfectly feasible.· We agreed on a feasible plan and within a week we implemented it.it is feasible to do something: · It is not feasible to have security cameras in every part of the building.it is feasible that: · Da Silva considered it feasible that uranium could be produced on an industrial scale. ► workable a workable way of doing something is a possible way of doing it - use this when you have had a lot of problems finding a suitable way: · There is a dispute over land but we believe we have found a workable solution to this problem.· A new plan provides for loans to students, but to make the system workable more government funding will be needed. ► doable informal a job that is doable is one that can be done: · You did well to even start the project -- at first we didn't think it was doable at all. ► attainable an aim or standard that is attainable is one that can be achieved and it is reasonable to try to achieve it: · Perfect democracy is not attainable, nor is perfect freedom or perfect justice.· Every child should be educated to the highest attainable level. ► viable a viable way of doing something is one that is possible and should work well: · Do you think this is a viable proposition?· Nuclear energy is the only viable alternative to coal or gas.· They are in favour of the program, but they want strong assurances that it is viable. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a practical/workable solution (=one that is really possible)· They've had to find practical solutions to practical problems. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► more · Out of our argument, a better and more workable curriculum could emerge.· And there is no line other than viability which is more workable....· The Second Treatise seeks to find some other more workable foundation for political authority.· These physical techniques of preparation eliminate air pockets and increase homogenisation of moisture and inclusions making the clay more workable. NOUN► solution · Replication techniques have the unfortunate quality of appearing to provide workable solutions to pressing dilemmas. Word family WORD FAMILYnounworkworkaholicworkerworkingworkingsadjectiveworkable ≠ unworkableoverworkedworkingverbworkrework 1a workable system, plan etc will be practical and effective: a workable solution to the problem a workable timetable► see thesaurus at possible2a substance that is workable can be shaped with your hands: workable clay for making pots
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