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

1 (adjective) in the sense of effective

Definition

working or producing effectively without wasting effort, energy, or money

a relatively cheap and efficient form of communication

Synonyms

effective

Antibiotics are effective against this organism.

successful

One of the keys to successful business is careful planning.

structured

productive

a productive relationship

powerful

a powerful drama about a corrupt city leader

systematic

They went about their business in a systematic way.

streamlined

streamlined companies using cheap freelance staff

cost-effective

methodical

She was methodical in her research.

well-organized

well-planned

labour-saving

effectual

the most effectual means of preserving peace

Opposites

inefficient

wasteful

unproductive

ineffectual

disorganized

2 (adjective) in the sense of competent

Definition

working or producing effectively without wasting effort, energy, or money

a highly efficient worker

Synonyms

competent

He was a loyal and very competent civil servant.

able

They are bright, intelligent, able and confident.

professional

She told me we'd done a really professional job.

capable

She's a very capable administrator.

organized

Such people are very organized and excellent time managers.

productive

skilful

his skilful use of light and shade

adept

He is an adept guitar player.

ready

proficient

Many Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages.

businesslike

Mr Penn sounds quite businesslike.

well-organized

workmanlike

craftsmen who do a consistent, workmanlike job

Opposites

incompetent

inefficient

sloppy

inept

disorganized

cowboy (informal)

slipshod

unbusinesslike

单词	efficient
释义	Trends of efficient View usage for: efficient (ɪfɪʃənt) adjective If something or someone is efficient, they are able to do tasks successfully, without wasting time or energy. With today's more efficient contraception women can plan their families and careers. efficiently adverb I work very efficiently and am decisive, and accurate in my judgement. More Synonyms of efficient efficient in British English (ɪˈfɪʃənt) adjective 1. functioning or producing effectively and with the least waste of effort; competent 2. philosophy producing a direct effect; causative Derived forms efficiently (efˈficiently) adverb Word origin C14: from Latin efficiēns effecting efficient in American English (ɛˈfɪʃənt; ɪˈfɪʃənt) adjective 1. directly producing an effect or result; causative; effective the efficient cause 2. producing a desired effect, product, etc. with a minimum of effort, expense, or waste; working well SIMILAR WORDS: efˈfective Derived forms efficiently (efˈficiently) adverb Word origin ME & OFr < L efficiens, prp. of efficere: see effect -efficient in American English (ɛˈfɪʃənt; ɪˈfɪʃənt; often, iˈfɪʃənt; əˈfɪʃənt) working or operating efficiently with regard to; making efficient use of cost-efficient, energy-efficient Examples of 'efficient' in a sentence efficient They are four times as efficient since they lose no energy to the internal combustion process. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It could be an exceptionally efficient and economical way to make buildings more comfortable and energy efficient. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Wearing it makes me feel efficient. Times, Sunday Times (2016) How do we make it efficient? Times, Sunday Times (2016) By shielding domestic industries, it diverts scarce resources to less efficient uses. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The method is more efficient, making Prosecco cheaper to make than champagne. The Sun (2016) By looking at innovative new ways of working we can make government more efficient and effective, as wellas improving the delivery of public services. Computing (2010) This is the bit of public life that is extraordinarily efficient and extraordinarily effective. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Staying slim does get harder as we age because the fats that boost metabolism are less efficient. The Sun (2016) This allows one to make the most efficient and favourable changes to the diet. Erdmann, Robert & Jones, Meirion Fats, Nutrition and Health (1991) They like to work out efficient routines and stick to them. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The effect is particularly noticeable when the engine is cold and at its least efficient. Times, Sunday Times (2013) They are a highly efficient mathematical tool that stores and processes index numbers in the computer. Frederic Alan Maxwell BAD BOY BALLMER (2002) The most efficient time of life is the week before vacation. Christianity Today (2000) This was done in an efficient and competent manner. Times, Sunday Times (2006) You can cut bills by being more energy efficient. Times, Sunday Times (2012) They are more efficient and effective as a result. Times, Sunday Times (2010) No matter if that is less efficient and less convenient for patients. Times, Sunday Times (2007) They have a busy promotional schedule and want to make the most efficient use of their time. Times, Sunday Times (2013) They also have a highly efficient digestive system that allows them to keep lean and mean. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Ion engines are ten times more efficient than conventional rocket engines. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Why not exempt homebuyers from stamp duty if they promise to make their home more energy efficient? Times, Sunday Times (2007) It upsets your metabolism and makes your body less efficient. The Sun (2012) The hope is that all this technology will make it as efficient as possible. The Sun (2011) It would amount to a highly efficient and sensible use of the tax system. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The most efficient form of energy production within the body is the metabolism of food. Chaitow, Leon The Beat Fatigue Workbook - how to identify the causes (1988) It was not pretty at times but very efficient as they made it just one goal conceded in four games. The Sun (2012) One of the least efficient ways of dealing with the deficit would be to write a large cheque to fill a hole. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Britain has the least energy efficient housing stock in Europe. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Ministers insist that the savings do not have to be cuts, and cite more efficient ways of working. Times, Sunday Times (2011) In other languages efficient British English: efficient /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ ADJECTIVE Something or someone that is efficient does a job successfully, without wasting time or energy. Cycling is the most efficient form of transport. American English: efficient Arabic: فَعَّال Brazilian Portuguese: eficiente Chinese: 效率高的 Croatian: djelotvoran Czech: výkonný Danish: effektiv Dutch: efficiënt European Spanish: eficiente Finnish: tehokas French: efficace German: leistungsfähig Greek: αποδοτικός Italian: efficiente Japanese: 効率的な Korean: 효율적인 Norwegian: effektiv Polish: skuteczny European Portuguese: eficiente Romanian: eficient Russian: эффективный Latin American Spanish: eficiente Swedish: effektiv Thai: ซึ่งมีประสิทธิภาพ Turkish: etkin nüfuzlu Ukrainian: ефективний Vietnamese: hiệu quả Chinese translation of 'efficient' efficient (ɪˈfɪʃənt) adj [person, organization, system] 效率高的 (xiàolǜgāo de) 1 (adjective) in the sense of effective Definition working or producing effectively without wasting effort, energy, or money a relatively cheap and efficient form of communication Synonyms effective Antibiotics are effective against this organism. successful One of the keys to successful business is careful planning. structured productive a productive relationship powerful a powerful drama about a corrupt city leader systematic They went about their business in a systematic way. streamlined streamlined companies using cheap freelance staff cost-effective methodical She was methodical in her research. well-organized well-planned labour-saving effectual the most effectual means of preserving peace Opposites inefficient , wasteful , unproductive , ineffectual , disorganized 2 (adjective) in the sense of competent Definition working or producing effectively without wasting effort, energy, or money a highly efficient worker Synonyms competent He was a loyal and very competent civil servant. able They are bright, intelligent, able and confident. professional She told me we'd done a really professional job. capable She's a very capable administrator. organized Such people are very organized and excellent time managers. productive skilful his skilful use of light and shade adept He is an adept guitar player. ready proficient Many Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages. businesslike Mr Penn sounds quite businesslike. well-organized workmanlike craftsmen who do a consistent, workmanlike job Opposites incompetent , inefficient , sloppy , inept , disorganized , cowboy (informal) , slipshod , unbusinesslike Additional synonyms in the sense of able Definition capable or talented They are bright, intelligent, able and confident. Synonyms capable, experienced, fit, fitted, skilled, expert, powerful, masterly, effective, qualified, talented, gifted, efficient, clever, practised, accomplished, adequate, competent, tasty (British, informal), skilful, adept, masterful, strong, proficient, adroit, highly endowed in the sense of adept Definition proficient in something requiring skill He is an adept guitar player. Synonyms skilful, able, skilled, expert, masterly, practised, accomplished, versed, tasty (British, informal), masterful, proficient, adroit, dexterous in the sense of businesslike Definition efficient and methodical Mr Penn sounds quite businesslike. Synonyms efficient, professional, practical, regular, correct, organized, routine, thorough, systematic, orderly, matter-of-fact, methodical, well-ordered, workaday Synonyms of 'efficient' efficient Explore 'efficient' in the dictionary
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