right or appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion 合适的;适宜的;适当的;适用的 a suitable candidate 合适的人选 a suitable habitat/location/site 合适的栖息地/位置/地点 - suitable for something/somebody
This programme is not suitable for children. 这个节目儿童不宜。 a suitable place for a picnic 适合野餐的地方 The documentary is particularly suitable for classroom use. 纪录片特别适合课堂使用。 - suitable to do something
I don't have anything suitable to wear for the party. 我没有适合在聚会上穿的衣服。 Would now be a suitable moment to discuss my report? 现在讨论我的报告合适不合适?
Extra ExamplesThere are many other training courses that would be equally suitable. 有很多其他培训课程也同样适合。 The exercise-with-answer-key format makes the book suitable for self-study. 这本书有练习有答案,适合自学。 The shampoo is suitable for everyday use. 这种洗发水适合日常使用。 I don't think he's a suitable partner for her. 我认为他做她的伴侣不合适。 The walk is suitable for all the family. 那条步行路线对全家人都很方便。 These properties are considered especially suitable for older people. 这些特点被认为特别适合老年人。 This building is not really suitable for wheelchair users. 这座大楼不太适合坐轮椅的人。 Do you think he's suitable as a babysitter for such young kids? 你认为他适合临时照看这么小的孩子吗? There was no offer of suitable alternative employment. 没有合适的替代工作。
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Word Originlate 16th cent.: from the verb suit, on the pattern of agreeable.