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 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++qual·i·ty1 /ˈkwɒləti $ ˈkwɑː-/ ●●● S1 W1 noun (plural qualities)  1  [countable, uncountable]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  [countable 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  [countable]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  [uncountable]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 COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + qualitygood/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?verbsimprove/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 + NOUNquality 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 ERRORS ► Don’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.

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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 adjective [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 EnglishTCN newspapers etc intended for educated readers 高质量的[内容严肃的]报纸/报刊等

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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 Dictionaryqualityqual‧i‧ty1 /ˈkwɒlətiˈkwɑː-/ noun (plural qualities)1[countable] something such as courage, intelligence, or loyalty that people may have as part of their characterYou need special personal qualities to work as a nurse.2[countable] something such as size, colour, feel, or weight that makes one thing look different from other thingsThe analysis looks at the physical and chemical qualities of the sample.3[uncountable] used to talk about how good or bad something isthe high quality of the serviceShe was shocked by thelow quality of the healthcare available.4[uncountable]FINANCE used to talk about how likely an investment is to be profitableThe bond issues carried triple-A ratings and appealed to individuals looking for high-quality securities. → credit quality5[uncountable] a high standardRemember 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 etcThe company saw a flight to quality among whisky drinkers and worked to improve the image of its whisky brands.qualityquality2 adjective [only before a noun]1a word meaning very good, used especially in advertising productsWe provide quality rented accommodation for professional people.quality childcare at prices people can afford2quality newspapers/press/journalism British English newspapers etc aimed at educated readersOrigin quality1 (1200-1300) Old French qualité, from Latin qualitas, from qualis “of what kind”

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qual‧i‧ty¹ S1 W1 /ˈkwɒləti, ˈkwɒlɪti $ ˈkwɑː-/ noun (plural qualities)1. [uncountable and countable] how good or bad something is:
    Much of the land was of poor quality.
    Use only high quality ingredients.
    quality of
    The quality of the water is reasonably good.
2. [countable usually plural] something that people may have as part of their character, for example courage or intelligence ⇨ characteristic:
    He shows strong leadership qualities.
    the personal qualities necessary to be a successful salesman
    quality of
    the qualities of honesty and independence
3. [countable] something that is typical of one thing and makes it different from other things, for example size, colour etc:
    the drug’s addictive quality
    quality of
    the physical and chemical qualities of the rock
4. [uncountable] a high standard:
    his pride in the quality of his craftsmanship
    wines of quality
5. quality of life how good or bad your life is, shown for example by whether or not you are happy, healthy, able to do what you want etc:
    drugs that improve the quality of life for very ill patients
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + quality
   ▪ good/high I was impressed that the quality of their work was so high.
   ▪ poor/low The magazine is printed on low quality paper.
   ▪ excellent/outstanding The T-shirts are only $10 and the quality is excellent.
   ▪ superior formal (=good or better quality) These speakers offer superior quality sound.
   ▪ top quality Our chef uses only top quality ingredients.
   ▪ water/air quality Scientists took samples to test the water quality.
   ▪ sound quality I apologise for the poor sound quality of this recording.
   ▪ picture quality (also image quality) Does this type of TV set have a better picture quality?
■ verbs
   ▪ improve/enhance the quality The measures will improve the quality of the water in the river.
   ▪ affect the quality Lack of sleep started to affect the quality of his work.
   ▪ test/check/monitor the quality The equipment is used to monitor the city’s air quality.
   ▪ maintain the quality Staffing problems made it difficult to maintain the quality of the service.
   ▪ the quality goes up/down I think the quality has gone down over the years.
   ▪ the quality suffers (=it is badly affected by something) The picture quality suffers if the signal isn’t digital.
■ quality + NOUN
   ▪ quality standards Greater investment is needed to meet the European Union’s strict quality standards.
■ COMMON ERRORS
    ► Do not say 'living quality' or 'life quality'. Say quality of life.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ characteristic something that is typical of someone or something and makes them easy to recognize: He had several characteristics which made him different to the rest of his family. | the physical characteristics of the brain | He studied the special characteristics of adult speech addressed to children.
   ▪ quality a characteristic of a person, especially a good one such as kindness or intelligence: Tina has a lot of good qualities. | I’m not sure about his leadership qualities. | Obedience is a quality that my father admires.
   ▪ feature an important or interesting characteristic of something: it seems to be a feature of modern society that we tend to judge ourselves by our work above everything else. | A curious feature of the novel is the absence of women. | The building still has many of its original features.
   ▪ property [usually plural] technical a characteristic of a substance or object, for example hardness or elasticity, or how it behaves - used especially in scientific contexts: We examined the physical properties of various metals. | changes in the electrical properties of cells | Some plants have healing properties.
   ▪ attribute formal a good or useful characteristic: I suspected I probably did not quite possess all the attributes required to succeed at the highest level. | All living things are able to reproduce their kind, an attribute which no machine possesses..
   ▪ good/bad points good or bad characteristics – used when someone or something has both good and bad characteristics: The seller will obviously emphasize the car’s good points. | Draw up a list of your partner’s good and bad points.

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quality² adjective [only before noun]
1. [no comparative] very good – used especially by people who are trying to sell something:
    quality child-care at prices people can afford
    quality double glazing
2. quality newspapers/press etc British English newspapers etc intended for educated readers