英语

agility

gb/əd͡ʒˈɪləti/ us/əd͡ʒˈɪləti/
B2 英语
义项
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名词 B2 property
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ability to move quickly and easily

the ability to move quickly and easily

用法模式: [someone]'s agility
常见错误:
Agility is usually uncountable: say "agility" or "great agility," not "an agility" in general use.
近义词
nimbleness (emphasizes quick, light movement) | dexterity (often focuses on skillful, controlled movement, especially with hands)
反义词
clumsiness (lack of smooth, controlled movement) | stiffness (difficulty moving freely or easily)
搭配
physical agility |great agility |remarkable agility |improve your agility |test agility |agility and balance |agility and coordination |lack of agility |display agility |develop agility
主题
sports |health |fitness
例句
  • The dancer’s agility made the fast footwork look effortless.
  • As he got older, he worked on strength and agility to stay active.
  • The cat landed with surprising agility on the narrow fence.
学习者例句
  • Agility helps you move fast.
  • She has great agility.
名词 C1 property
2

ability to think quickly

the ability to think fast and adapt ideas

用法模式: [someone]'s mental agility
常见错误:
Learners may overuse "agility" for any intelligence; it specifically suggests quick, flexible thinking, not just knowledge.
近义词
quick-wittedness (stresses fast, clever responses) | sharpness (suggests alert, accurate thinking)
反义词
slowness (taking a long time to understand or respond) | mental rigidity (difficulty changing one’s thinking)
搭配
mental agility |agility of mind |intellectual agility |verbal agility |quick mental agility |demonstrate agility |agility in debate |agility in problem-solving |cognitive agility |require agility
主题
education |work |mind
例句
  • The job requires mental agility because priorities change daily.
  • Her mental agility helped her spot the error immediately.
  • In a live interview, you need agility to handle unexpected questions.
学习者例句
  • Mental agility means thinking fast.
  • He answered with agility.
名词 C1 property
3

ability to adapt quickly to change

the ability to change plans quickly when needed

用法模式: agility in [doing something]
常见错误:
Don’t confuse agility with simple speed; it includes effective adjustment, not just doing things fast.
近义词
flexibility (general willingness/ability to change) | responsiveness (emphasizes quick reaction to needs or events)
反义词
rigidity (inability or unwillingness to change) | inflexibility (not adapting when circumstances shift)
搭配
organizational agility |strategic agility |operational agility |agility to adapt |agility to pivot |show agility |need agility |build agility |agility in responding |greater agility
主题
work |daily_life |business
例句
  • The team showed agility by changing the plan as soon as new data arrived.
  • In a crisis, agility matters more than a perfect long-term forecast.
  • Small companies often have the agility to try new ideas quickly.
学习者例句
  • We need agility when things change.
  • Her agility helped the project succeed.
名词 business C1 property
4

ability of a business to respond fast

how well a company can change quickly

用法模式: business agility; agility in [a market/industry]
常见错误:
In business, agility is about adapting and delivering value quickly, not just working faster or cutting corners.
近义词
adaptability (more general term; less tied to speed and execution) | organizational flexibility (highlights structures and processes that can change)
反义词
bureaucracy (slow decision-making due to rules and procedures) | organizational inertia (tendency to keep doing things the same way despite change)
搭配
business agility |increase agility |improve agility |enterprise agility |market agility |operational agility |agility strategy |agility initiative |agility mindset |build agility
主题
business |management
例句
  • The CEO pushed for greater agility so the company could respond to competitors faster.
  • Their agility came from shorter approval processes and clearer decision rights.
  • Business agility is harder to achieve when teams work in silos.
学习者例句
  • Business agility helps a company change quickly.
名词 C1 event
5

dog sport with obstacle courses

a sport where a dog runs an obstacle course

用法模式: do agility; compete in agility
常见错误:
This meaning is usually clear only in context (often with 'dog' or 'canine').
近义词
canine agility (explicitly names the sport with dogs)
搭配
dog agility |agility course |agility competition |agility trial |agility handler |agility training |compete in agility |run agility |agility obstacles |agility event
主题
sports |animals |hobbies
例句
  • They spend weekends competing in agility with their border collie.
  • The dog hesitated at the tunnel during the agility course.
  • Agility training improved his confidence around new obstacles.
学习者例句
  • My dog does agility.
语法
词典原形
agility
IPA
GB/əd͡ʒˈɪləti/
US/əd͡ʒˈɪləti/
音节与重音
agil - ity (2 个音节)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ity)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: agility
  • Plural: agility
词族
Core family
agile adjective B2
相关表达

agility drills

1
/əd͡ʒˈɪləti dɹˈɪlz/
fixed phrase

practice exercises for quick movement

exercises to help you move quickly

例句
  • The warm-up included agility drills and stretching.
  • Agility drills can improve your ability to stop and turn safely.
  • They practiced agility drills using cones on the field.

agility ladder

1
/əd͡ʒˈɪləti lˈædɚ/
fixed phrase

ladder-like tool for footwork

a training ladder used on the ground

例句
  • She worked on quick steps using an agility ladder.
  • The coach set out an agility ladder for the team’s warm-up.
  • Agility ladder exercises can improve coordination and rhythm.

agility training

1
/əd͡ʒˈɪləti tɹˈeɪnɪŋ/
fixed phrase

exercises to improve agility

training to move faster and change direction

例句
  • He added agility training to his workouts to prevent injuries.
  • Agility training is especially useful for sports with quick turns.
  • Their coach scheduled agility training twice a week.

business agility

1
/bˈɪznɪs əd͡ʒˈɪləti/
fixed phrase business

fast business response to markets

a company’s ability to change fast

例句
  • Business agility helped them launch new features ahead of competitors.
  • Leaders invested in tools and training to increase business agility.
  • Without business agility, the company struggled to keep up with demand shifts.

dog agility

1
/dˈɔɡ əd͡ʒˈɪləti/
fixed phrase

dog obstacle-course sport

a sport where dogs run obstacle courses

例句
  • They got into dog agility after adopting a high-energy puppy.
  • Dog agility requires teamwork between the handler and the dog.
  • The club hosts a dog agility competition every spring.

mental agility

1
/mˈɛntəl əd͡ʒˈɪləti/
fixed phrase

ability to think quickly

thinking fast and clearly

例句
  • The role demands mental agility under pressure.
  • Crossword puzzles are said to support mental agility.
  • Her mental agility helped her handle tricky follow-up questions.

organizational agility

1
/ˌɔɹɡənəzˈeɪʃənəl əd͡ʒˈɪləti/
fixed phrase business

company adapts quickly to change

how well an organization can change quickly

例句
  • They reorganized teams to improve organizational agility.
  • Organizational agility depends on clear ownership and fast feedback loops.
  • Too many approval layers can reduce organizational agility.

physical agility

1
/fˈɪzɪkəl əd͡ʒˈɪləti/
fixed phrase

quick, coordinated body movement

moving quickly and easily

例句
  • Soccer drills can improve physical agility and footwork.
  • The test measures physical agility, not just endurance.
  • Yoga can support physical agility by increasing control and range of motion.

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