tangible

- adj. 有形的, 明确的, 真实的
- n. 可触摸的东西, 有形资产
- Definition
- adj. real, clear, and able to be touched or seen
- n. something that can be touched or that has real, physical value
- Example
- We need tangible proof before we can accept the claim.
- 我们需要确凿的证据才能接受这一说法。
Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析
Compared meaning: specific and real, not vague or abstract (adjective).
比较义项:具体的,不抽象、不含糊的(形容词)。
- concrete
Emphasizes being specific and detailed rather than vague or general; typically describes plans, details, or examples that are clearly defined.
强调具体、详细,而非含糊笼统,通常用来形容清晰明确的计划、细节或例子。
Try to give concrete details about your plan, not vague generalities.
尽量说明你计划的具体细节,而不是含糊的泛泛而谈。
- tangible 本词
Emphasizes being real or perceptible rather than abstract; often describes results, feelings, or benefits that can be sensed or measured, contrasted with 'intangible'.
强调真实、可感知,而非抽象,常用来形容可以感受到或衡量的成果、感受或好处,与「无形的」相对。
Volunteering gave the students a tangible sense of accomplishment.
做志愿者让学生们有了切实的成就感。
Concrete and tangible both mean specific and real, not vague. Concrete stresses being specific and detailed, describing things like plans or examples. Tangible stresses being real and measurable, describing results or benefits you can sense. Not compared: concrete's noun sense, the building material.
这两个词都可表示不抽象、不含糊,但侧重不同:concrete强调具体、明确、有细节,常用于计划、例子、证据等;tangible强调真实可感、可衡量,常与「无形的」相对,多用于成果、好处、感受等。这里不比较concrete作名词表示「混凝土」的意思。