tailored
Meaning: Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person; or (of clothes) cut and fitted with precision.
Tailored has both a literal clothing sense (well-fitted garments) and a figurative sense (customised to specific needs). The figurative use is extremely common in professional and educational contexts: tailored programmes, tailored advice, tailored approaches. It implies careful adaptation rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. It collocates with 'approach,' 'programme,' 'solution,' 'support,' and 'content.'
Examples
- The training programme was tailored to meet the specific needs of new graduates. 该培训计划是为满足应届毕业生的特定需求而量身定制的。El programa de formación se adaptó para satisfacer las necesidades específicas de los recién titulados.その研修プログラムは、新卒者の特定のニーズに合わせてカスタマイズされたものでした。그 연수 프로그램은 신입 졸업생들의 특정 요구에 맞게 맞춤 설계되었습니다.
- She wore a beautifully tailored jacket that complemented her professional appearance. 她穿着一件裁剪精美的外套,完美地衬托出职业形象。Llevaba una chaqueta de corte impecable que complementaba su imagen profesional.彼女は美しく仕立てられたジャケットを着ており、プロフェッショナルな外見を引き立てていました。그녀는 아름답게 재단된 재킷을 입어 전문적인 외모를 한층 돋보이게 했습니다.
- Each student receives tailored feedback on their coursework to guide their development. 每位学生都会收到针对其课程作业的个性化反馈,以指导其发展。Cada estudiante recibe comentarios personalizados sobre sus trabajos para orientar su desarrollo.各学生は、成長を導くために課題に対する個別のフィードバックを受けます。각 학생은 성장을 안내하기 위해 과제에 대한 맞춤형 피드백을 받습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general, professional, academic
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From tailor (one who cuts and sews clothes), from Anglo-French taillour, from Old French taillier (to cut), from Late Latin taliare (to cut). The past participle as an adjective became common in the 19th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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