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quality

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qual·i·ty1 /ˈkwɒləti $ ˈkwɑː-/ ●●● S1 W1 noun (plural qualities)  
1  [countableC, uncountableU]GOOD/EXCELLENTBAD how good or bad something is 质，质量，品质
 Much of the land was of poor quality.
很多地的土质很差。
 Use only high quality ingredients.
只使用上等的材料。
quality of
 The quality of the water is reasonably good.
水质还算不错。
2  [countableC usually plural]CHARACTER/PERSONALITY something that people may have as part of their character, for example courage or intelligence 素质；品德，品性 → characteristic
 He shows strong leadership qualities.
他表现出很好的领导素质。
 the personal qualities necessary to be a successful salesman
成为成功的销售员所必需的个人素质
quality of
 the qualities of honesty and independence
诚实、独立的品性
3  [countableC]CHARACTER OF something something that is typical of one thing and makes it different from other things, for example size, colour etc 特征，特点，特性
 the drug’s addictive quality
毒品令人上瘾的特性
quality of
 the physical and chemical qualities of the rock
岩石的物理特性和化学特性
4  [uncountableU]CHARACTER OF something a high standard 优质
 his pride in the quality of his craftsmanship
他为自己的好手艺而自豪
 wines of quality
优质葡萄酒
5  quality of life CHARACTER OF somethinghow good or bad your life is, shown for example by whether or not you are happy, healthy, able to do what you want etc 生活质量
 drugs that improve the quality of life for very ill patients
能改善重病患者生活质量的药物
Examples from the Corpus
quality of life• Quality of life could be improved for many of the terminally ill patients.• The simple answer, of course, is safety and quality of life.• The crucial question for Henzler is which of these capitalist systems will give its people the best quality of life.• The factors or aspects of life which determine quality of life and risk will vary between individuals.• I like a good quality of life, whatever name you want to give to that.• The city's low population and openness contribute to the high quality of life in Phoenix.• One must look at the quality of life that diabetics and their carers have.• Old buildings and streets, well cared for and adapted to today's needs, vastly enhance the quality of life.• Communication disorders are a source of considerable frustration and undoubtedly interfere with the quality of life.• A: First, all of the socioeconomic issues; because that deals with quality of life.
 COLLOCATIONS
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + quality
good/high 好的/高的
I was impressed that the quality of their work was so high.
他们的工作质量很高，给我留下了深刻的印象。
poor/low 差的/低的
The magazine is printed on low quality paper.
这本杂志的印刷纸张质量很差。
excellent/outstanding 极好的/出色的
The T-shirts are only $10 and the quality is excellent.
这些T恤才十块钱，而且质量非常好。
superior formal (=good or better quality) 优质的
These speakers offer superior quality sound.
这些扬声器音质优异。
top quality 最优质的
Our chef uses only top quality ingredients.
我们的厨师只用顶级食材。
water/air quality 水质/空气质量
Scientists took samples to test the water quality.
科学家取样化验水质。
sound quality 音质
nI apologise for the poor sound quality of this recording.
picture quality (also image quality) 画质
nDoes this type of TV set have a better picture quality?
verbs
improve/enhance the quality 提高质量
The measures will improve the quality of the water in the river.
这些措施将会改善河水水质。
affect the quality 影响质量
Lack of sleep started to affect the quality of his work.
睡眠不足开始影响他的工作质量。
test/check/monitor the quality 检验/检查/监督质量
The equipment is used to monitor the city’s air quality.
这台设备用于监测城市的空气质量。
maintain the quality 保持质量
nStaffing problems made it difficult to maintain the quality of the service.
the quality goes up/down 质量提高/下降
nI think the quality has gone down over the years.
the quality suffers (=it is badly affected by something) 质量受损
nThe picture quality suffers if the signal isn’t digital.
quality + NOUN
quality standards 质量标准
Greater investment is needed to meet the European Union’s strict quality standards.
为了达到欧盟严格的质量标准，需要更多投资。
COMMON ERRORSDon’t say ‘living quality’ or ‘life quality’. Say quality of life.
不要说 ‘living quality’ 或 ‘life quality’. 而要说 quality of life.
Examples from the Corpus
quality• The recent hot, humid weather is affecting air quality.• Supermarket wines tend to vary in price and quality.• Religion is a fundamental source of another quality compassion.• We always guarantee the best quality to our customers.• It will print to laser or dot matrix and with a better quality than our 350.00 pound package does.• There are certain qualities in Orwell's prose that I greatly admire.• Many reject coaching and the commitment to defense is not of championship quality.• Besides intelligence and charm, Bella had some less desirable qualities.• Among his other endearing qualities, Ralph was an exceedingly patient man.• The essential quality of a good parent is patience.• They know that if an item has the Royal Navy's endorsement it is bound to be of good quality.• She always insists that her writing paper is of good quality.• Obviously its qualities varied considerably and are in any case difficult to assess.• Lucas has outstanding leadership qualities.• Despite its many qualities, the school simply isn't getting results.• There was a muted quality in her usually lively voice.• Khat is a leaf with narcotic qualities.• The recording is of very poor quality.• The company guarantees the quality of its service.• Invoking state regulatory mechanisms to improve the quality of the service provided is likely to be complex.• In addition, it can be difficult to judge the quality of some merchandise from a photo on a Web page.• the qualities of honesty and independence• This wine possesses a unique quality.• There is a wild quality in his books that keeps you reading.• There is a wonderful quality of innocence in these paintings.• Her jealousy is one of her worst qualities.
leadership qualities• Your young daughter's bossy attitude in later life may be channelled into quite acceptable leadership qualities.• Vlasov showed great energy and leadership qualities, transforming his division into a conspicuous example of efficiency.• And archivists seem to have come around to recognizing his leadership qualities.• Obviously, the type of leadership qualities required for a fast food establishment are not the same as for an insurance company.• Candidates must also show leadership qualities and a desire to compete and achieve.• Critics also say he lacks strong leadership qualities.• To motivate others to implement their decisions, they need strong leadership qualities.• It's up to Kendall to show he has still got the leadership qualities to climb the ladder back to the top.
quality2 adjectiveadj [only before noun]  
1  GOOD/EXCELLENT[no comparative] very good – used especially by people who are trying to sell something 优质的，非常好的〔尤用作推销语〕
 quality childcare at prices people can afford
人们负担得起的优质儿童护育服务
 quality double glazing
优质的双层玻璃
2. quality newspapers/press etc British EnglishBrETCN newspapers etc intended for educated readers 高质量的[内容严肃的]报纸/报刊等
Examples from the Corpus
quality newspapers/press etc• Such calculations are normally done daily and are published in financial and other quality newspapers.• The habit of reading the paper backwards even spread to the quality press.• The same is true of the mid-market press and the quality newspapers.• Support for the Alliance was weaker amongst readers of the tabloids than readers of the quality press: all perhaps as expected.• In the quality press, first, the 1960s saw a great growth of specialization within public affairs journalism.• According to Hirsch and Gordon, the quality press focuses on those issues which interest and reflect its middle and upper class readership.• Instant wisdom proffered by some commentators in the quality press is that Labour's task is forlorn.• The quality newspapers treated the story in a few paragraphs.
Examples from the Corpus
quality• As the staff looks toward the future, its game plan is to provide quality care.• The students will receive a quality education.• The equation is simple: the successful parts of modern economies are based on knowledge, and that means quality education.• In nutrition the goal is to provide quality nutrition services to the populations served.• Many fail to track the results of their work, for instance, or to define exactly what results constitute quality performance.• Now we have closely monitored play groups, play dates, and quality time.• We have a superb safety record, and offer quality track time.
From Longman Business Dictionary
qualityqual·i·ty1 /ˈkwɒlətiˈkwɑː-/ noun (plural qualities)
1[countableC] something such as courage, intelligence, or loyalty that people may have as part of their character
You need special personal qualities to work as a nurse.
2[countableC] something such as size, colour, feel, or weight that makes one thing look different from other things
The analysis looks at the physical and chemical qualities of the sample.
3[uncountableU] used to talk about how good or bad something is
the high quality of the service
She was shocked by thelow quality of the healthcare available.
4[uncountableU]FINANCE used to talk about how likely an investment is to be profitable
The bond issues carried triple-A ratings and appealed to individuals looking for high-quality securities.
→ credit quality
5[uncountableU] a high standard
Remember it’s quality we’re looking for, so don’t rush the job.
The company has a worldwide reputation for the quality of its products.
6flight to qualityMARKETING when people stop buying low-quality products, investments etc and start buying high-quality products etc
The company saw a flight to quality among whisky drinkers and worked to improve the image of its whisky brands.
qualityquality2 adjectiveadj [only before a noun]
1a word meaning very good, used especially in advertising products
We provide quality rented accommodation for professional people.
quality childcare at prices people can afford
2quality newspapers/press/journalism British EnglishBrE newspapers etc aimed at educated readers
Origin quality1
(1200-1300) Old French qualité, from Latin qualitas, from qualis “of what kind”
qual·i·ty1 noun →COLLOCATIONS1quality2 adjectiveadj
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