Definition of quality in English:

quality

nounPlural qualities ˈkwɒlɪtiˈkwɑlədi

1mass noun The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
质量；品质；优质
an improvement in product quality
产品质量的改进。
count noun these colleges provide a better quality of education
Example sentencesExamples
- The NHS is using the extra £5.9bn to good effect, with major improvements in quality and quantity.
- As no standard accepted instrument measures sleep quality, we used effect sizes of the change in scores.
- Territories differ in quality, measured in terms of insect prey availability.
- The report is based on a widely recognised formula, the Gini coefficient, that measures quality of life.
- A number of questions about the clinical utility of quality of life measures remain unanswered.
- There were no consistent data supporting the use of readmission rates as a measure of quality of care.
- This speaks volumes about the perceived quality of the product compared to competing offerings at the moment.
- Intermediate measures of quality of health care remained unchanged or improved slightly.
- Inspectors would not aim to reward excellence or to measure quality, merely to identify incompetence or fraud.
- If the page count of a book were a measure of its quality, or of how much I am likely to enjoy it, then it would make sense to play those odds.
- This statistic provides an easily interpretable measure of the relative quality of the two model fits.
- These laws also provide the consumer with detailed information on the origin and quality of the product.
- Since degree results are now a measure of teaching quality, there's an incentive to give better scores.
- Over the past number of years the parade has been of mixed quality with varying degrees of participation from all sectors.
- It is pity to see people going after food by smell and taste, ignoring the standard or quality of the products.
- Keep a to-do list of basics that must be done every day to ensure your galley maintains a high degree of quality.
- The basic problem, of course, is of valuing a non-marketed product and of measuring its quality.
- If it were restricted to a few sniggers among the public at large about the academic quality of these degrees, it wouldn't be too bad.
- From the time it is installed until the day it is replaced, the product will reduce in quality in a linear fashion.
- This is, of course, a measure of the design integrity and manufacturing quality of each new product category.
Synonyms
standard, grade, class, classification, calibre, status, condition, character, nature, constitution, make-up, form, rank, worth, value, level
sort, type, kind, variety
1. 1.1 General excellence of standard or level.
  优秀，卓越
  a masterpiece for connoisseurs of quality
  供一流鉴赏家欣赏的杰作。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Yorkshire is one of the nation's richest agricultural regions, producing vast quantities of quality food
  This series delivers a remarkably high level of visual quality within its constraints.
  With any luck, they'll be able to sustain this level of quality when the gang end up in Arizona.
  This bag is extremely well made, well padded and gives you a general feeling of quality.
  And build quality in general seems to be up to Volkswagen's very best traditions.
  Having said that, the guest list on Prototype ensures a certain level of quality.
  As usual, Hawks maintains a high level of musical quality all the way through, ensuring perfect consistency from start to finish.
  Most significant is the fact that Shanghai Automobile Industrial Company gained this level of quality through co-operation.
  It used to be a general comment that quality and standards are causalities in herbal drug development.
  I think that we work to keep a certain level of quality with what we do.
  It is built to very high levels of quality, and the fit and finish is worthy of a much more expensive Audi model.
  The styling and general quality of construction adds to this impression.
  People will want to buy stuff with a high level of quality.
  The design community should push the boundaries and bring the standard of quality to a higher level.
  The award honored his efforts leading to reinstating quality science education standards in Kansas.
  The quality and skill levels are unrivalled among their previous equals.
  Check the whisky again to be sure it's the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink.
  Poor general quality and finishing are the usual indicators of fake toys and parents are advised to buy from recognised retailers.
  Some might say that gatekeepers such as editors guarantee a certain level of quality among print publications that is lacking on the web.
  However, he says that Equinox offers the same level of quality that members have in the rest of their lives.
  Synonyms
  excellence, superiority, merit, worth, value, virtue, calibre, eminence, pre-eminence, supremacy, transcendence, distinction, refinement, incomparability, account
  talent, skill, skilfulness, virtuosity, expertise, brilliance, craftsmanship, flair, finish, mastery
2. 1.2usually qualitiesBritish
  short for quality paper
  Example sentencesExamples
  A few of my favourite things - sweet peas, long walks, and tea in bed reading the qualities on a Sunday.
  The total sales of the qualities were still only one fifth that of the populars.
  The ‘qualities’ usually have in-depth news items, backed up by articles written by staff writers or outsiders interpreting the news.
  The middle grouping make up the majority readership of these scandal sheets, but they are also much less likely to read the qualities.
  The circulation figures of the populars are decidedly higher than those of the qualities.
3. 1.3archaic High social standing.
  〈古〉显赫的社会地位；高位
  commanding the admiration of people of quality
  博得达官贵人的钦佩。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It must be noted that, in 1709, Jonathan Swift found little discipline at the universities and little learning amongst the gentlemen of high quality.
  Women were starting to make their voices heard and one of them, Mary Cowper De Grey, recounts the story of a group of ladies of quality who are determined to make Shakespeare fashionable.
  Thus, we find descriptions of the professional nurses as “women of quality, sensible, kindly, home-makers, endowed with sympathy, brains, and tact.”
  Tague shows how this rhetoric, although often seen as representing the rise of middle class ideology, was in fact adopted and exploited by wealthy, fashionable ‘women of quality’.
  Diamonds and handsome jewels are never worn in the street nor in travelling by Englishwomen of quality, who consider that such ornaments should be reserved for the evening or for large and gay occasions.
4. 1.4archaic treated as plural People of high social standing.
  〈古〉显赫的社会地位；高位
  he's dazed at being called on to speak before quality
  他应邀在上流人士面前讲话，为此而不知所措。
  Example sentencesExamples
  ‘Aren't you ashamed to expose yourself before quality in that way?” said his wife, in an angry tone.
  "But he does want it all the same, very bad - don't you, Jem? - only, you see, he's dazed at being called on to speak before quality."
2A distinctive attribute or characteristic possessed by someone or something.
特质，特征；才能，功效，素养
he shows strong leadership qualities
他表现出强有力的领导才能。
the plant's aphrodisiac qualities
这种植物的催欲功效。
Example sentencesExamples
- Strong character and the right attitude, allied to skill, team spirit and a work ethic are all qualities he attributes to his new charges.
- Reg was a most popular man, admired for his leadership qualities and sincere dedication to everything he tackled.
- It seems incredibly stupid and as yet I cannot find one redeeming quality in this story.
- He showed strong leadership qualities and organisational skills.
- It's a triangular route, taking in the raised ground at the join of two valleys, and each side has distinctive qualities.
- The quality of standing behind and extending support to any social cause often goes silently unnoticed.
- There is an interesting quality of delicacy attributed to Elizabeth.
- Ralph's superior leadership qualities are reflected in his constant defence of Piggy.
- Of the qualities associated with the color blue, trust and faith rank high.
- The idea of ‘innocence’ is a central quality in the social construction of childhood.
- Much of our evidence for ancient philosophy has a similarly accidental quality, and has come down to us in fragments.
- The mirror-like quality of standing water may have had symbolic implications too.
- He has the right fundamental qualities for national leadership and that is why I commend him to all Conservatives.
- Reputed to have aphrodisiac qualities, the plant resembles fennel, and used to be collected for sale at London markets.
- By contrast, the female characters are sparsely developed and possess few redeeming qualities.
- Lack of charisma, timidity and humility seem to be the criteria that negate strong leadership qualities.
- To say of Socrates that he is human is to say what he is, whereas to say that he is literate is not to say what he is but rather to give a quality that he has.
- Bizarrely, only six items describe the unique qualities that distinguish a doctor from other healthcare workers.
- As a class, we openly discussed why these qualities are valued in boys and girls.
- Nowadays it is the refugee to whom we attribute the qualities of fatefulness, tragedy, and loss.
Synonyms
feature, trait, attribute, characteristic, point, aspect, facet, side, streak, property, peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, quirk
mark, badge, stamp, hallmark, trademark
1. 2.1Phonetics The distinguishing characteristic or characteristics of a speech sound.
  〔语音〕音质，音色
  Example sentencesExamples
  The categorical versus the gradient quality of nasalization in Sundanese versus English indicated that nasalization is indeed phonological in Sundanese and phonetic in English.
  Coco has alliterative and assonantal qualities that also make it memorable from an aural standpoint.
  The writing system doesn't separate the quality of the vowel from its nasalization.
  In musical terms, the pitch of the note is always the same but the tonal quality can be adjusted.
2. 2.2Astrology Any of three properties (cardinal, fixed, or mutable), representing types of movement, that a zodiacal sign can possess.
  〔占星〕黄道宫运动三大特征之一
  Example sentencesExamples
  Each and every sign of the zodiac is associated with both an element and a quality.
  Those influenced by a mutable quality in their horoscope also enjoy learning, play fair and are diplomatic and well-liked by others.
  A cardinal quality is attached to the signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.
  In vedic astrology, Virgo has some qualities of air, because mercury is considered an airy planet for them.

adjective ˈkwɒlɪti

informal

Of good quality; excellent.
he's a quality player
Example sentencesExamples
- They remember a Scottish national side blessed with a few quality players, but with too many other deficiencies to overcome.
- We have all seen that Clarke is a wonderful player of quality spin bowling.
- But can we really assume that we are losing quality players and that we are worse off without them?
- However, despite their problems, Leeds are a side of quality players, it is just a matter of how many will be around next season.
- Celtic let you play but, in a game against such quality players, you might only have a couple of scoring chances.
- He is a quality player and proved it again with his fine bowling and batting.
- More than any other sport, soccer needs a full roster of quality players in order to make it an attractive game.
- He will always do what's best for the team, but as well as being unselfish he is a quality player.
- They have replaced quality players with youngsters who are not yet ready for first team football.
- He is a quality player who will take some beating.
- He is a quality player who has just come back from a World Cup.
- But all three sides have excellent managers, quality players and this time around they know what they are up against.
- But my main input will be in identifying, and acquiring, the quality players who will take this club into the major league.
- But we also need to bring in some quality players and I want top-class competition in all positions.
- There are a lot of quality players in the senior squad just now.
- Capturing the quality players the club needed to compete in National League One had been difficult, said Moorby.
- We have some quality players in our squad who will not be afraid of the big games having played in England and throughout Europe.
- Their contribution is the icing on an exceptionally fine piece of quality confection.
- It's wonderful to work with real quality players but it's just as satisfying to see the younger players develop and learn.
- I trained with the youth team a couple of times, and every single one of them was a quality player.
Synonyms
fine, of high quality, of a high standard, quality, superior

Origin

Middle English (in the senses 'character, disposition' and 'particular property or feature'): from Old French qualite, from Latin qualitas (translating Greek poiotēs), from qualis 'of what kind, of such a kind'.

The early senses of this were ‘character, disposition’, and ‘particular property or feature’. It comes from Latin qualis ‘of what kind, of such a kind’. Qualify (Late Middle English) from the same root, was originally ‘to describe (something) in a particular way’.

Rhymes

equality, frivolity, jollity, polity

Definition of quality in US English:

quality

nounˈkwälədēˈkwɑlədi

1The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
质量；品质；优质
an improvement in product quality
产品质量的改进。
the hospital ranks in the top tier in quality of care
Example sentencesExamples
- Intermediate measures of quality of health care remained unchanged or improved slightly.
- As no standard accepted instrument measures sleep quality, we used effect sizes of the change in scores.
- The report is based on a widely recognised formula, the Gini coefficient, that measures quality of life.
- This is, of course, a measure of the design integrity and manufacturing quality of each new product category.
- From the time it is installed until the day it is replaced, the product will reduce in quality in a linear fashion.
- If it were restricted to a few sniggers among the public at large about the academic quality of these degrees, it wouldn't be too bad.
- This statistic provides an easily interpretable measure of the relative quality of the two model fits.
- These laws also provide the consumer with detailed information on the origin and quality of the product.
- Territories differ in quality, measured in terms of insect prey availability.
- This speaks volumes about the perceived quality of the product compared to competing offerings at the moment.
- A number of questions about the clinical utility of quality of life measures remain unanswered.
- The basic problem, of course, is of valuing a non-marketed product and of measuring its quality.
- It is pity to see people going after food by smell and taste, ignoring the standard or quality of the products.
- Keep a to-do list of basics that must be done every day to ensure your galley maintains a high degree of quality.
- Since degree results are now a measure of teaching quality, there's an incentive to give better scores.
- Inspectors would not aim to reward excellence or to measure quality, merely to identify incompetence or fraud.
- Over the past number of years the parade has been of mixed quality with varying degrees of participation from all sectors.
- There were no consistent data supporting the use of readmission rates as a measure of quality of care.
- If the page count of a book were a measure of its quality, or of how much I am likely to enjoy it, then it would make sense to play those odds.
- The NHS is using the extra £5.9bn to good effect, with major improvements in quality and quantity.
Synonyms
standard, grade, class, classification, calibre, status, condition, character, nature, constitution, make-up, form, rank, worth, value, level
1. 1.1 General excellence of standard or level.
  优秀，卓越
  a masterpiece for connoisseurs of quality
  供一流鉴赏家欣赏的杰作。
  as modifier a wide choice of quality beers
  品种繁多的优质啤酒。
  Example sentencesExamples
  As usual, Hawks maintains a high level of musical quality all the way through, ensuring perfect consistency from start to finish.
  Yorkshire is one of the nation's richest agricultural regions, producing vast quantities of quality food
  Most significant is the fact that Shanghai Automobile Industrial Company gained this level of quality through co-operation.
  I think that we work to keep a certain level of quality with what we do.
  People will want to buy stuff with a high level of quality.
  This series delivers a remarkably high level of visual quality within its constraints.
  This bag is extremely well made, well padded and gives you a general feeling of quality.
  However, he says that Equinox offers the same level of quality that members have in the rest of their lives.
  It used to be a general comment that quality and standards are causalities in herbal drug development.
  Poor general quality and finishing are the usual indicators of fake toys and parents are advised to buy from recognised retailers.
  The styling and general quality of construction adds to this impression.
  Having said that, the guest list on Prototype ensures a certain level of quality.
  It is built to very high levels of quality, and the fit and finish is worthy of a much more expensive Audi model.
  Check the whisky again to be sure it's the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink.
  The quality and skill levels are unrivalled among their previous equals.
  With any luck, they'll be able to sustain this level of quality when the gang end up in Arizona.
  The award honored his efforts leading to reinstating quality science education standards in Kansas.
  Some might say that gatekeepers such as editors guarantee a certain level of quality among print publications that is lacking on the web.
  And build quality in general seems to be up to Volkswagen's very best traditions.
  The design community should push the boundaries and bring the standard of quality to a higher level.
  Synonyms
  excellence, superiority, merit, worth, value, virtue, calibre, eminence, pre-eminence, supremacy, transcendence, distinction, refinement, incomparability, account
2. 1.2archaic High social standing.
  〈古〉显赫的社会地位；高位
  commanding the admiration of people of quality
  博得达官贵人的钦佩。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It must be noted that, in 1709, Jonathan Swift found little discipline at the universities and little learning amongst the gentlemen of high quality.
  Women were starting to make their voices heard and one of them, Mary Cowper De Grey, recounts the story of a group of ladies of quality who are determined to make Shakespeare fashionable.
  Diamonds and handsome jewels are never worn in the street nor in travelling by Englishwomen of quality, who consider that such ornaments should be reserved for the evening or for large and gay occasions.
  Tague shows how this rhetoric, although often seen as representing the rise of middle class ideology, was in fact adopted and exploited by wealthy, fashionable ‘women of quality’.
  Thus, we find descriptions of the professional nurses as “women of quality, sensible, kindly, home-makers, endowed with sympathy, brains, and tact.”
3. 1.3archaic treated as plural People of high social standing.
  〈古〉显赫的社会地位；高位
  he's dazed at being called on to speak before quality
  他应邀在上流人士面前讲话，为此而不知所措。
  Example sentencesExamples
  "But he does want it all the same, very bad - don't you, Jem? - only, you see, he's dazed at being called on to speak before quality."
  ‘Aren't you ashamed to expose yourself before quality in that way?” said his wife, in an angry tone.
2A distinctive attribute or characteristic possessed by someone or something.
特质，特征；才能，功效，素养
he shows strong leadership qualities
他表现出强有力的领导才能。
the plant's aphrodisiac qualities
这种植物的催欲功效。
Example sentencesExamples
- Reputed to have aphrodisiac qualities, the plant resembles fennel, and used to be collected for sale at London markets.
- Ralph's superior leadership qualities are reflected in his constant defence of Piggy.
- Nowadays it is the refugee to whom we attribute the qualities of fatefulness, tragedy, and loss.
- By contrast, the female characters are sparsely developed and possess few redeeming qualities.
- Strong character and the right attitude, allied to skill, team spirit and a work ethic are all qualities he attributes to his new charges.
- There is an interesting quality of delicacy attributed to Elizabeth.
- Of the qualities associated with the color blue, trust and faith rank high.
- As a class, we openly discussed why these qualities are valued in boys and girls.
- It seems incredibly stupid and as yet I cannot find one redeeming quality in this story.
- Much of our evidence for ancient philosophy has a similarly accidental quality, and has come down to us in fragments.
- The quality of standing behind and extending support to any social cause often goes silently unnoticed.
- He showed strong leadership qualities and organisational skills.
- To say of Socrates that he is human is to say what he is, whereas to say that he is literate is not to say what he is but rather to give a quality that he has.
- It's a triangular route, taking in the raised ground at the join of two valleys, and each side has distinctive qualities.
- The mirror-like quality of standing water may have had symbolic implications too.
- Reg was a most popular man, admired for his leadership qualities and sincere dedication to everything he tackled.
- Bizarrely, only six items describe the unique qualities that distinguish a doctor from other healthcare workers.
- He has the right fundamental qualities for national leadership and that is why I commend him to all Conservatives.
- Lack of charisma, timidity and humility seem to be the criteria that negate strong leadership qualities.
- The idea of ‘innocence’ is a central quality in the social construction of childhood.
Synonyms
feature, trait, attribute, characteristic, point, aspect, facet, side, streak, property, peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, quirk
1. 2.1Phonetics The distinguishing characteristic or characteristics of a speech sound.
  〔语音〕音质，音色
  Example sentencesExamples
  In musical terms, the pitch of the note is always the same but the tonal quality can be adjusted.
  The writing system doesn't separate the quality of the vowel from its nasalization.
  Coco has alliterative and assonantal qualities that also make it memorable from an aural standpoint.
  The categorical versus the gradient quality of nasalization in Sundanese versus English indicated that nasalization is indeed phonological in Sundanese and phonetic in English.
2. 2.2Music
  another term for timbre
3. 2.3Astrology Any of three properties (cardinal, fixed, or mutable), representing types of movement, that a zodiacal sign can possess.
  〔占星〕黄道宫运动三大特征之一
  Example sentencesExamples
  Each and every sign of the zodiac is associated with both an element and a quality.
  Those influenced by a mutable quality in their horoscope also enjoy learning, play fair and are diplomatic and well-liked by others.
  In vedic astrology, Virgo has some qualities of air, because mercury is considered an airy planet for them.
  A cardinal quality is attached to the signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

Origin

Middle English (in the senses ‘character, disposition’ and ‘particular property or feature’): from Old French qualite, from Latin qualitas (translating Greek poiotēs), from qualis ‘of what kind, of such a kind’.

词汇	quality
释义	Definition of quality in English: quality nounPlural qualities ˈkwɒlɪtiˈkwɑlədi 1mass noun The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something. 质量；品质；优质 an improvement in product quality 产品质量的改进。 count noun these colleges provide a better quality of education Example sentencesExamples The NHS is using the extra £5.9bn to good effect, with major improvements in quality and quantity. As no standard accepted instrument measures sleep quality, we used effect sizes of the change in scores. Territories differ in quality, measured in terms of insect prey availability. The report is based on a widely recognised formula, the Gini coefficient, that measures quality of life. A number of questions about the clinical utility of quality of life measures remain unanswered. There were no consistent data supporting the use of readmission rates as a measure of quality of care. This speaks volumes about the perceived quality of the product compared to competing offerings at the moment. Intermediate measures of quality of health care remained unchanged or improved slightly. Inspectors would not aim to reward excellence or to measure quality, merely to identify incompetence or fraud. If the page count of a book were a measure of its quality, or of how much I am likely to enjoy it, then it would make sense to play those odds. This statistic provides an easily interpretable measure of the relative quality of the two model fits. These laws also provide the consumer with detailed information on the origin and quality of the product. Since degree results are now a measure of teaching quality, there's an incentive to give better scores. Over the past number of years the parade has been of mixed quality with varying degrees of participation from all sectors. It is pity to see people going after food by smell and taste, ignoring the standard or quality of the products. Keep a to-do list of basics that must be done every day to ensure your galley maintains a high degree of quality. The basic problem, of course, is of valuing a non-marketed product and of measuring its quality. If it were restricted to a few sniggers among the public at large about the academic quality of these degrees, it wouldn't be too bad. From the time it is installed until the day it is replaced, the product will reduce in quality in a linear fashion. This is, of course, a measure of the design integrity and manufacturing quality of each new product category. Synonyms standard, grade, class, classification, calibre, status, condition, character, nature, constitution, make-up, form, rank, worth, value, level sort, type, kind, variety 1.1 General excellence of standard or level. 优秀，卓越 a masterpiece for connoisseurs of quality 供一流鉴赏家欣赏的杰作。 Example sentencesExamples Yorkshire is one of the nation's richest agricultural regions, producing vast quantities of quality food This series delivers a remarkably high level of visual quality within its constraints. With any luck, they'll be able to sustain this level of quality when the gang end up in Arizona. This bag is extremely well made, well padded and gives you a general feeling of quality. And build quality in general seems to be up to Volkswagen's very best traditions. Having said that, the guest list on Prototype ensures a certain level of quality. As usual, Hawks maintains a high level of musical quality all the way through, ensuring perfect consistency from start to finish. Most significant is the fact that Shanghai Automobile Industrial Company gained this level of quality through co-operation. It used to be a general comment that quality and standards are causalities in herbal drug development. I think that we work to keep a certain level of quality with what we do. It is built to very high levels of quality, and the fit and finish is worthy of a much more expensive Audi model. The styling and general quality of construction adds to this impression. People will want to buy stuff with a high level of quality. The design community should push the boundaries and bring the standard of quality to a higher level. The award honored his efforts leading to reinstating quality science education standards in Kansas. The quality and skill levels are unrivalled among their previous equals. Check the whisky again to be sure it's the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink. Poor general quality and finishing are the usual indicators of fake toys and parents are advised to buy from recognised retailers. Some might say that gatekeepers such as editors guarantee a certain level of quality among print publications that is lacking on the web. However, he says that Equinox offers the same level of quality that members have in the rest of their lives. Synonyms excellence, superiority, merit, worth, value, virtue, calibre, eminence, pre-eminence, supremacy, transcendence, distinction, refinement, incomparability, account talent, skill, skilfulness, virtuosity, expertise, brilliance, craftsmanship, flair, finish, mastery 1.2usually qualitiesBritish short for quality paper Example sentencesExamples A few of my favourite things - sweet peas, long walks, and tea in bed reading the qualities on a Sunday. The total sales of the qualities were still only one fifth that of the populars. The ‘qualities’ usually have in-depth news items, backed up by articles written by staff writers or outsiders interpreting the news. The middle grouping make up the majority readership of these scandal sheets, but they are also much less likely to read the qualities. The circulation figures of the populars are decidedly higher than those of the qualities. 1.3archaic High social standing. 〈古〉显赫的社会地位；高位 commanding the admiration of people of quality 博得达官贵人的钦佩。 Example sentencesExamples It must be noted that, in 1709, Jonathan Swift found little discipline at the universities and little learning amongst the gentlemen of high quality. Women were starting to make their voices heard and one of them, Mary Cowper De Grey, recounts the story of a group of ladies of quality who are determined to make Shakespeare fashionable. Thus, we find descriptions of the professional nurses as “women of quality, sensible, kindly, home-makers, endowed with sympathy, brains, and tact.” Tague shows how this rhetoric, although often seen as representing the rise of middle class ideology, was in fact adopted and exploited by wealthy, fashionable ‘women of quality’. Diamonds and handsome jewels are never worn in the street nor in travelling by Englishwomen of quality, who consider that such ornaments should be reserved for the evening or for large and gay occasions. 1.4archaic treated as plural People of high social standing. 〈古〉显赫的社会地位；高位 he's dazed at being called on to speak before quality 他应邀在上流人士面前讲话，为此而不知所措。 Example sentencesExamples ‘Aren't you ashamed to expose yourself before quality in that way?” said his wife, in an angry tone. "But he does want it all the same, very bad - don't you, Jem? - only, you see, he's dazed at being called on to speak before quality." 2A distinctive attribute or characteristic possessed by someone or something. 特质，特征；才能，功效，素养 he shows strong leadership qualities 他表现出强有力的领导才能。 the plant's aphrodisiac qualities 这种植物的催欲功效。 Example sentencesExamples Strong character and the right attitude, allied to skill, team spirit and a work ethic are all qualities he attributes to his new charges. Reg was a most popular man, admired for his leadership qualities and sincere dedication to everything he tackled. It seems incredibly stupid and as yet I cannot find one redeeming quality in this story. He showed strong leadership qualities and organisational skills. It's a triangular route, taking in the raised ground at the join of two valleys, and each side has distinctive qualities. The quality of standing behind and extending support to any social cause often goes silently unnoticed. There is an interesting quality of delicacy attributed to Elizabeth. Ralph's superior leadership qualities are reflected in his constant defence of Piggy. Of the qualities associated with the color blue, trust and faith rank high. The idea of ‘innocence’ is a central quality in the social construction of childhood. Much of our evidence for ancient philosophy has a similarly accidental quality, and has come down to us in fragments. The mirror-like quality of standing water may have had symbolic implications too. He has the right fundamental qualities for national leadership and that is why I commend him to all Conservatives. Reputed to have aphrodisiac qualities, the plant resembles fennel, and used to be collected for sale at London markets. By contrast, the female characters are sparsely developed and possess few redeeming qualities. Lack of charisma, timidity and humility seem to be the criteria that negate strong leadership qualities. To say of Socrates that he is human is to say what he is, whereas to say that he is literate is not to say what he is but rather to give a quality that he has. Bizarrely, only six items describe the unique qualities that distinguish a doctor from other healthcare workers. As a class, we openly discussed why these qualities are valued in boys and girls. Nowadays it is the refugee to whom we attribute the qualities of fatefulness, tragedy, and loss. Synonyms feature, trait, attribute, characteristic, point, aspect, facet, side, streak, property, peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, quirk mark, badge, stamp, hallmark, trademark 2.1Phonetics The distinguishing characteristic or characteristics of a speech sound. 〔语音〕音质，音色 Example sentencesExamples The categorical versus the gradient quality of nasalization in Sundanese versus English indicated that nasalization is indeed phonological in Sundanese and phonetic in English. Coco has alliterative and assonantal qualities that also make it memorable from an aural standpoint. The writing system doesn't separate the quality of the vowel from its nasalization. In musical terms, the pitch of the note is always the same but the tonal quality can be adjusted. 2.2Astrology Any of three properties (cardinal, fixed, or mutable), representing types of movement, that a zodiacal sign can possess. 〔占星〕黄道宫运动三大特征之一 Example sentencesExamples Each and every sign of the zodiac is associated with both an element and a quality. Those influenced by a mutable quality in their horoscope also enjoy learning, play fair and are diplomatic and well-liked by others. A cardinal quality is attached to the signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. In vedic astrology, Virgo has some qualities of air, because mercury is considered an airy planet for them. adjective ˈkwɒlɪti informal Of good quality; excellent. he's a quality player Example sentencesExamples They remember a Scottish national side blessed with a few quality players, but with too many other deficiencies to overcome. We have all seen that Clarke is a wonderful player of quality spin bowling. But can we really assume that we are losing quality players and that we are worse off without them? However, despite their problems, Leeds are a side of quality players, it is just a matter of how many will be around next season. Celtic let you play but, in a game against such quality players, you might only have a couple of scoring chances. He is a quality player and proved it again with his fine bowling and batting. More than any other sport, soccer needs a full roster of quality players in order to make it an attractive game. He will always do what's best for the team, but as well as being unselfish he is a quality player. They have replaced quality players with youngsters who are not yet ready for first team football. He is a quality player who will take some beating. He is a quality player who has just come back from a World Cup. But all three sides have excellent managers, quality players and this time around they know what they are up against. But my main input will be in identifying, and acquiring, the quality players who will take this club into the major league. But we also need to bring in some quality players and I want top-class competition in all positions. There are a lot of quality players in the senior squad just now. Capturing the quality players the club needed to compete in National League One had been difficult, said Moorby. We have some quality players in our squad who will not be afraid of the big games having played in England and throughout Europe. Their contribution is the icing on an exceptionally fine piece of quality confection. It's wonderful to work with real quality players but it's just as satisfying to see the younger players develop and learn. I trained with the youth team a couple of times, and every single one of them was a quality player. Synonyms fine, of high quality, of a high standard, quality, superior Origin Middle English (in the senses 'character, disposition' and 'particular property or feature'): from Old French qualite, from Latin qualitas (translating Greek poiotēs), from qualis 'of what kind, of such a kind'. The early senses of this were ‘character, disposition’, and ‘particular property or feature’. It comes from Latin qualis ‘of what kind, of such a kind’. Qualify (Late Middle English) from the same root, was originally ‘to describe (something) in a particular way’. Rhymes equality, frivolity, jollity, polity Definition of quality in US English: quality nounˈkwälədēˈkwɑlədi 1The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something. 质量；品质；优质 an improvement in product quality 产品质量的改进。 the hospital ranks in the top tier in quality of care Example sentencesExamples Intermediate measures of quality of health care remained unchanged or improved slightly. As no standard accepted instrument measures sleep quality, we used effect sizes of the change in scores. The report is based on a widely recognised formula, the Gini coefficient, that measures quality of life. This is, of course, a measure of the design integrity and manufacturing quality of each new product category. From the time it is installed until the day it is replaced, the product will reduce in quality in a linear fashion. If it were restricted to a few sniggers among the public at large about the academic quality of these degrees, it wouldn't be too bad. This statistic provides an easily interpretable measure of the relative quality of the two model fits. These laws also provide the consumer with detailed information on the origin and quality of the product. Territories differ in quality, measured in terms of insect prey availability. This speaks volumes about the perceived quality of the product compared to competing offerings at the moment. A number of questions about the clinical utility of quality of life measures remain unanswered. The basic problem, of course, is of valuing a non-marketed product and of measuring its quality. It is pity to see people going after food by smell and taste, ignoring the standard or quality of the products. Keep a to-do list of basics that must be done every day to ensure your galley maintains a high degree of quality. Since degree results are now a measure of teaching quality, there's an incentive to give better scores. Inspectors would not aim to reward excellence or to measure quality, merely to identify incompetence or fraud. Over the past number of years the parade has been of mixed quality with varying degrees of participation from all sectors. There were no consistent data supporting the use of readmission rates as a measure of quality of care. If the page count of a book were a measure of its quality, or of how much I am likely to enjoy it, then it would make sense to play those odds. The NHS is using the extra £5.9bn to good effect, with major improvements in quality and quantity. Synonyms standard, grade, class, classification, calibre, status, condition, character, nature, constitution, make-up, form, rank, worth, value, level 1.1 General excellence of standard or level. 优秀，卓越 a masterpiece for connoisseurs of quality 供一流鉴赏家欣赏的杰作。 as modifier a wide choice of quality beers 品种繁多的优质啤酒。 Example sentencesExamples As usual, Hawks maintains a high level of musical quality all the way through, ensuring perfect consistency from start to finish. Yorkshire is one of the nation's richest agricultural regions, producing vast quantities of quality food Most significant is the fact that Shanghai Automobile Industrial Company gained this level of quality through co-operation. I think that we work to keep a certain level of quality with what we do. People will want to buy stuff with a high level of quality. This series delivers a remarkably high level of visual quality within its constraints. This bag is extremely well made, well padded and gives you a general feeling of quality. However, he says that Equinox offers the same level of quality that members have in the rest of their lives. It used to be a general comment that quality and standards are causalities in herbal drug development. Poor general quality and finishing are the usual indicators of fake toys and parents are advised to buy from recognised retailers. The styling and general quality of construction adds to this impression. Having said that, the guest list on Prototype ensures a certain level of quality. It is built to very high levels of quality, and the fit and finish is worthy of a much more expensive Audi model. Check the whisky again to be sure it's the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink. The quality and skill levels are unrivalled among their previous equals. With any luck, they'll be able to sustain this level of quality when the gang end up in Arizona. The award honored his efforts leading to reinstating quality science education standards in Kansas. Some might say that gatekeepers such as editors guarantee a certain level of quality among print publications that is lacking on the web. And build quality in general seems to be up to Volkswagen's very best traditions. The design community should push the boundaries and bring the standard of quality to a higher level. Synonyms excellence, superiority, merit, worth, value, virtue, calibre, eminence, pre-eminence, supremacy, transcendence, distinction, refinement, incomparability, account 1.2archaic High social standing. 〈古〉显赫的社会地位；高位 commanding the admiration of people of quality 博得达官贵人的钦佩。 Example sentencesExamples It must be noted that, in 1709, Jonathan Swift found little discipline at the universities and little learning amongst the gentlemen of high quality. Women were starting to make their voices heard and one of them, Mary Cowper De Grey, recounts the story of a group of ladies of quality who are determined to make Shakespeare fashionable. Diamonds and handsome jewels are never worn in the street nor in travelling by Englishwomen of quality, who consider that such ornaments should be reserved for the evening or for large and gay occasions. Tague shows how this rhetoric, although often seen as representing the rise of middle class ideology, was in fact adopted and exploited by wealthy, fashionable ‘women of quality’. Thus, we find descriptions of the professional nurses as “women of quality, sensible, kindly, home-makers, endowed with sympathy, brains, and tact.” 1.3archaic treated as plural People of high social standing. 〈古〉显赫的社会地位；高位 he's dazed at being called on to speak before quality 他应邀在上流人士面前讲话，为此而不知所措。 Example sentencesExamples "But he does want it all the same, very bad - don't you, Jem? - only, you see, he's dazed at being called on to speak before quality." ‘Aren't you ashamed to expose yourself before quality in that way?” said his wife, in an angry tone. 2A distinctive attribute or characteristic possessed by someone or something. 特质，特征；才能，功效，素养 he shows strong leadership qualities 他表现出强有力的领导才能。 the plant's aphrodisiac qualities 这种植物的催欲功效。 Example sentencesExamples Reputed to have aphrodisiac qualities, the plant resembles fennel, and used to be collected for sale at London markets. Ralph's superior leadership qualities are reflected in his constant defence of Piggy. Nowadays it is the refugee to whom we attribute the qualities of fatefulness, tragedy, and loss. By contrast, the female characters are sparsely developed and possess few redeeming qualities. Strong character and the right attitude, allied to skill, team spirit and a work ethic are all qualities he attributes to his new charges. There is an interesting quality of delicacy attributed to Elizabeth. Of the qualities associated with the color blue, trust and faith rank high. As a class, we openly discussed why these qualities are valued in boys and girls. It seems incredibly stupid and as yet I cannot find one redeeming quality in this story. Much of our evidence for ancient philosophy has a similarly accidental quality, and has come down to us in fragments. The quality of standing behind and extending support to any social cause often goes silently unnoticed. He showed strong leadership qualities and organisational skills. To say of Socrates that he is human is to say what he is, whereas to say that he is literate is not to say what he is but rather to give a quality that he has. It's a triangular route, taking in the raised ground at the join of two valleys, and each side has distinctive qualities. The mirror-like quality of standing water may have had symbolic implications too. Reg was a most popular man, admired for his leadership qualities and sincere dedication to everything he tackled. Bizarrely, only six items describe the unique qualities that distinguish a doctor from other healthcare workers. He has the right fundamental qualities for national leadership and that is why I commend him to all Conservatives. Lack of charisma, timidity and humility seem to be the criteria that negate strong leadership qualities. The idea of ‘innocence’ is a central quality in the social construction of childhood. Synonyms feature, trait, attribute, characteristic, point, aspect, facet, side, streak, property, peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, quirk 2.1Phonetics The distinguishing characteristic or characteristics of a speech sound. 〔语音〕音质，音色 Example sentencesExamples In musical terms, the pitch of the note is always the same but the tonal quality can be adjusted. The writing system doesn't separate the quality of the vowel from its nasalization. Coco has alliterative and assonantal qualities that also make it memorable from an aural standpoint. The categorical versus the gradient quality of nasalization in Sundanese versus English indicated that nasalization is indeed phonological in Sundanese and phonetic in English. 2.2Music another term for timbre 2.3Astrology Any of three properties (cardinal, fixed, or mutable), representing types of movement, that a zodiacal sign can possess. 〔占星〕黄道宫运动三大特征之一 Example sentencesExamples Each and every sign of the zodiac is associated with both an element and a quality. Those influenced by a mutable quality in their horoscope also enjoy learning, play fair and are diplomatic and well-liked by others. In vedic astrology, Virgo has some qualities of air, because mercury is considered an airy planet for them. A cardinal quality is attached to the signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘character, disposition’ and ‘particular property or feature’): from Old French qualite, from Latin qualitas (translating Greek poiotēs), from qualis ‘of what kind, of such a kind’.
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