"性质形容词（二）"（Quality Adjectives 2）
🔒 登录后可标记已读- 承接《14 性质形容词1》，继续收录 Oxford 5000 C1 级别的高阶描述性形容词，这篇偏向"状态、稳定性、程度"的描写。
- 涵盖正面特质（engaging、vibrant、terrific）和负面/中性状态（fragile、troubled、marginal），每个词配一个常用搭配。
- 学完能更细腻地描述人、事、物的状态，避免翻来覆去只用 good/bad/interesting。
重点内容
| 英文 | 音标 | 中文 | 例句 | 常用搭配 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| destructive (adj.) | /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/ | 破坏性的 | The storm was highly destructive. | a destructive habit |
| driving (adj.) | /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/ | 推动性的；猛烈的 | Ambition was his driving force. | a driving force |
| dumb (adj.) | /dʌm/ | 愚蠢的（口语） | That was a dumb mistake. | a dumb idea |
| encouraging (adj.) | /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/ | 令人鼓舞的 | The test results were encouraging. | encouraging signs |
| endless (adj.) | /ˈendləs/ | 无止境的 | They had endless discussions. | endless possibilities |
| engaging (adj.) | /ɪnˈgeɪdʒɪŋ/ | 引人入胜的 | She has an engaging personality. | an engaging story |
| forthcoming (adj.) | /ˌfɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/ | 即将到来的；愿意提供的 | Details are not yet forthcoming. | forthcoming information |
| fragile (adj.) | /ˈfrædʒaɪl/ | 脆弱的 | The vase is very fragile. | a fragile economy |
| glorious (adj.) | /ˈglɔːriəs/ | 辉煌的；壮丽的 | It was a glorious sunset. | a glorious victory |
| gross (adj.) | /grəʊs/ | 总的；令人厌恶的 | Gross income is before tax. | gross income |
| inclined (adj.) | /ɪnˈklaɪnd/ | 倾向于的 | I'm inclined to agree with you. | inclined to think |
| intact (adj.) | /ɪnˈtækt/ | 完好无损的 | The package arrived intact. | remain intact |
| magical (adj.) | /ˈmædʒɪkl/ | 神奇的 | It was a magical evening. | a magical moment |
| marginal (adj.) | /ˈmɑːdʒɪnl/ | 微小的；边缘的 | The change had only a marginal effect. | a marginal difference |
| mature (adj.) | /məˈtʃʊə(r)/ | 成熟的 | She's very mature for her age. | a mature attitude |
| selective (adj.) | /sɪˈlektɪv/ | 挑剔的；选择性的 | The university is highly selective. | selective memory |
| sound (adj.) | /saʊnd/ | 合理的；健全的 | It's a sound investment. | sound advice |
| standing (adj.) | /ˈstændɪŋ/ | 长期有效的；站立的 | It's a standing invitation. | a standing ovation |
| striking (adj.) | /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/ | 引人注目的 | She has striking blue eyes. | a striking resemblance |
| subtle (adj.) | /ˈsʌtl/ | 微妙的 | There's a subtle difference between the two. | a subtle change |
| supportive (adj.) | /səˈpɔːtɪv/ | 支持的 | My family has been very supportive. | a supportive friend |
| tender (adj.) | /ˈtendə(r)/ | 温柔的；嫩的 | He gave her a tender smile. | a tender moment |
| terrific (adj.) | /təˈrɪfɪk/ | 极好的 | We had a terrific time. | a terrific idea |
| troubled (adj.) | /ˈtrʌbld/ | 不安的；困扰的 | He looked troubled. | a troubled relationship |
| unprecedented (adj.) | /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/ | 史无前例的 | The city faced unprecedented growth. | unprecedented levels |
| utterly (adv.) | /ˈʌtəli/ | 完全地 | She was utterly exhausted. | utterly impossible |
| viable (adj.) | /ˈvaɪəbl/ | 可行的 | Is this plan financially viable? | a viable option |
| vibrant (adj.) | /ˈvaɪbrənt/ | 充满活力的；鲜艳的 | The city has a vibrant nightlife. | vibrant colours |
📌 *fragile*（脆弱的，形容物体易碎或状态不稳）跟《08 心理与情绪》学过的 *vulnerable*（脆弱的，多指人容易受伤害）意思接近但侧重不同：花瓶用 fragile，人的情绪用 vulnerable。
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