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tailor

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++tai·lor1 /ˈteɪlə $ -ər/ ●○○ verb [transitive]  to make something so that it is exactly right for someone’s particular needs or for a particular purpose 根据特定需要制作,定做tailor something to something Treatment is tailored to the needs of each patient. 治疗方案是针对各个病人的需要而制订的。tailor something to meet/suit somebody’s needs/requirements The classes are tailored to suit learners’ needs. 课程根据学习者的需要而设计。tailor something for somebody We tailored the part specifically for her. 这个角色是我们专门为她量身打造的。→ See Verb table
Examples from the Corpus
tailorIt does not generally support dragging-and-dropping files on to other applications nor can its drag-and-drop be tailored.The length of your step should be tailored according to the distance you are away from your opponent.Some are comprehensive and cover short-term exports on a continuous basis, others are tailored for specific contracts.This questioning procedure allows the salesperson to tailor the speed and content of his presentation to the circumstances which face him.Children tend to tailor their behaviour to the particular places in which, and different persons with whom, they find themselves.Aware that women outnumber men on voter lists, politicians from both parties are tailoring their campaigns accordingly.They employ several drugs, each tailored to disrupt the virus at different stages in its replication process.There will be times when you may want to tailor your style of play to fight particular opponents.tailor something for somebodyWe tailored the part specifically for her.
tailor2 noun [countable]  DCBOsomeone whose job is to make men’s clothes, that are measured to fit each customer perfectly 〔男装〕裁缝 dressmaker
Examples from the Corpus
tailorHis father was a tailor in Como, and young Antonio made his first fabric design at age 12.They became weavers, or tailors, or wool merchants.The force's tailor in Brussels is refusing to provide uniforms until his bill is settled.Kirov the tailor put a last quick tuck in position and stepped back to appraise his workmanship.He had been stripped and measured, and two tailors were now working on the clothes.
From Longman Business Dictionarytailortai‧lor /ˈteɪlə-ər/ verb [transitive] to make something or put something together so that it is exactly right for someone’s needsWe can tailor the insurance policy to fit your family’s needs.tailored adjectivetailored financial advice→ See Verb tableOrigin tailor1 (1200-1300) Old French tailleur, from taillier to cut, from Late Latin taliare, from Latin talea small stick, piece cut off a plant for regrowing
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tailor
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tailor1 /ˈteɪlə $ -ər/ noun [countable]
 Date: 1200-1300
 Language: Old French
 Origin: tailleur, from taillier 'to cut', from Late Latin taliare, from Latin talea 'small stick, piece cut off a plant for regrowing'
someone whose job is to make men’s clothes, that are measured to fit each customer perfectly ⇨ dressmaker

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tailor2 verb [transitive]
to make something so that it is exactly right for someone’s particular needs or for a particular purpose
    tailor something to something
    Treatment is tailored to the needs of each patient.
    tailor something to meet/suit sb’s needs/requirements
    The classes are tailored to suit learners’ needs.
    tailor something for somebody
    We tailored the part specifically for her.


tailorBrE /ˈteɪlə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /ˈteɪlər/ 🔊 nouna person whose job is to make men's clothes, especially sb who makes suits, etc. for individual customers (尤指为顾客个别定制男装的)裁缝
tailorBrE /ˈteɪlə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /ˈteɪlər/ 🔊 verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they tailor BrE /ˈteɪlə(r)/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈteɪlər/ 🔊present simple - he / she / it tailors BrE /ˈteɪləz/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈteɪlərz/ 🔊past simple tailored BrE /ˈteɪləd/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈteɪlərd/ 🔊past participle tailored BrE /ˈteɪləd/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈteɪlərd/ 🔊 -ing form tailoring BrE /ˈteɪlərɪŋ/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈteɪlərɪŋ/ 🔊to make or adapt sth for a particular purpose, a particular person, etc. 专门制作;定做~ sth to/for sb/sth Special programmes of study are tailored to the needs of specific groups. 为满足特定群体的需要,特制了专门的课程。🔊🔊~ sth to do sth Most travel agents are prepared to tailor travel arrangements to meet individual requirements. 为了满足个别人士需要,大多数旅行社都愿意作出专门的旅游安排。🔊🔊