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单词 versatile
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Definition of versatile in English:

versatile

adjective ˈvəːsətʌɪlˈvərsədl
  • 1Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

    a versatile sewing machine
    he was versatile enough to play on either wing
    Example sentencesExamples
    • But here's the catch: this amazingly versatile and femme fatale dress costs $150.
    • Chardonnay and to a slightly lesser extent Syrah, for example, are extremely versatile.
    • And when content creation and experience matters, the personal computer remains a remarkably versatile tool.
    • There are accessories and battery options available to make them even more versatile.
    • Automating backups is a simple matter using the straightforward and versatile tools provided.
    • Who knew stretchy fabric could be so versatile?
    • Soup is versatile enough to be eaten at every meal.
    • The plant's flexibility in product selection makes it versatile enough for many different types of contractors.
    • The company recognizes the need for hybrid extrudables with unitary construction to function in versatile, custom configurations.
    • His musical instrument is versatile enough for most melodies.
    • Professional armies were expected to be versatile enough to adapt as needed to the enemies they faced.
    • Despite large scale poaching, the versatile cat adapts well to a changing environment, as can be seen in its growing population.
    • A highly versatile property that has been sympathetically restored and upgraded to exacting standards.
    • ‘They're versatile, they're tasty and they're good for you,’ she said.
    • Sarod seems a more versatile instrument adapting itself to every and any kind of raga when the brothers play it.
    • The porch plan is versatile enough to be altered to almost any size ranging from eight to 10 feet wide and from 12 to 24 feet long.
    • These versatile molecules function as catalysts in the hydrogen peroxide bleaching process.
    • But they are a ride like no other and are versatile enough to be both a novice's toy and a skater's challenge.
    • They're versatile everyday working tools that are large and rugged enough for any task.
    • Here are just ten uses to which you could put this highly versatile software.
    Synonyms
    adaptable, flexible, all-round, multifaceted, multitalented, multiskilled, many-sided, resourceful, protean
    adjustable, variable, convertible, alterable, modifiable, multipurpose, all-purpose, handy
    rare polytropic, flexile
  • 2archaic Changeable; inconstant.

    Synonyms
    adaptable, flexible, adjustable, open-ended, open, open to change, changeable, not fixed, not settled, variable

Derivatives

  • versatilely

  • adverb
    • Ferguson has demanded this versatilely from his players before.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Could the paper copies of a play be read versatilely?
      • It also provides three-tier analysis structure to versatilely anatomize flow, packets and payload.
      • Agiecut Progress 2 is the most versatilely employable machine tool for our application requirement.
      • The Center disseminates the high-quality geologic and geoscientific information to the public versatilely and effectively in the following means.

Origin

Early 17th century (in the sense 'inconstant, fluctuating'): from French, or from Latin versatilis, from versat- 'turned about, revolved', from the verb versare, frequentative of vertere 'to turn'.

 
 

Definition of versatile in US English:

versatile

adjectiveˈvərsədlˈvərsədl
  • 1Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

    a versatile sewing machine
    he was versatile enough to play either position
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Automating backups is a simple matter using the straightforward and versatile tools provided.
    • But here's the catch: this amazingly versatile and femme fatale dress costs $150.
    • The company recognizes the need for hybrid extrudables with unitary construction to function in versatile, custom configurations.
    • Professional armies were expected to be versatile enough to adapt as needed to the enemies they faced.
    • ‘They're versatile, they're tasty and they're good for you,’ she said.
    • Soup is versatile enough to be eaten at every meal.
    • His musical instrument is versatile enough for most melodies.
    • The plant's flexibility in product selection makes it versatile enough for many different types of contractors.
    • Here are just ten uses to which you could put this highly versatile software.
    • But they are a ride like no other and are versatile enough to be both a novice's toy and a skater's challenge.
    • They're versatile everyday working tools that are large and rugged enough for any task.
    • Chardonnay and to a slightly lesser extent Syrah, for example, are extremely versatile.
    • There are accessories and battery options available to make them even more versatile.
    • A highly versatile property that has been sympathetically restored and upgraded to exacting standards.
    • Despite large scale poaching, the versatile cat adapts well to a changing environment, as can be seen in its growing population.
    • These versatile molecules function as catalysts in the hydrogen peroxide bleaching process.
    • And when content creation and experience matters, the personal computer remains a remarkably versatile tool.
    • The porch plan is versatile enough to be altered to almost any size ranging from eight to 10 feet wide and from 12 to 24 feet long.
    • Who knew stretchy fabric could be so versatile?
    • Sarod seems a more versatile instrument adapting itself to every and any kind of raga when the brothers play it.
    Synonyms
    adaptable, flexible, all-round, multifaceted, multitalented, multiskilled, many-sided, resourceful, protean
  • 2archaic Changeable; inconstant.

    Synonyms
    adaptable, flexible, adjustable, open-ended, open, open to change, changeable, not fixed, not settled, variable

Origin

Early 17th century (in the sense ‘inconstant, fluctuating’): from French, or from Latin versatilis, from versat- ‘turned about, revolved’, from the verb versare, frequentative of vertere ‘to turn’.

 
 
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