quality

noun

1. 质量；品质
   the standard of sth when it is compared to other things like it; how good or bad sth is
   1. to be of good/poor/top quality
      质量好 / 次 / 上乘
   2. goods of a high quality
      优质商品
   3. high-quality goods
      优质商品
   4. a decline in water quality
      水质的下降
   5. When costs are cut product quality suffers.
      一降低成本，产品质量就会受到影响。
   6. Their quality of life improved dramatically when they moved to France.
      他们移居法国以后，生活质量大大提高。
2. 上乘；优质；高标准
   a high standard
   1. contemporary writers of quality
      当代的优秀作家
   2. We aim to provide quality at reasonable prices.
      我们的宗旨是质量上乘、价格合理。
3. （尤指好的）人品，素质，品德
   a thing that is part of a person's character, especially sth good
   1. personal qualities such as honesty and generosity
      诚实、宽容等个人品质
   2. to have leadership qualities
      具有领导素质
4. 特征；特质；特色
   a feature of sth, especially one that makes it different from sth else
5. 特征；特质；特色
   a feature of sth, especially one that makes it different from sth else

adj.

1. 优质的；高质量的
   used especially by people trying to sell goods or services to say that sth is of a high quality
   1. We specialize in quality furniture.
      我们专营高档家具。
   2. quality service at a competitive price
      质优价廉的服务
2. 盖帽儿了；棒极了
   very good
   1. ‘What was the film like?’ ‘Quality!’
      “这部电影怎么样？”“棒极了！”

1. N-UNCOUNT 质量；品质
   The quality of something is how good or bad it is.
   1. Everyone can greatly improve the quality of life...
      每个人都可以大大改善生活质量。
   2. Other services vary dramatically in quality.
      其他服务在质量上差别很大。
   3. ...high quality paper and plywood.
      优质的纸张和胶合板
2. N-UNCOUNT 优质;高级
   Something of quality is of a high standard.
   1. ...a college of quality...
      优秀的学院
   2. In our work, quality is paramount.
      我们的工作追求品质至上。
   3. We have been successful because we are offering a quality service.
      我们之所以成功，是因为我们提供了优质的服务。
3. N-COUNT 优秀品质;品德
   Someone's qualities are the good characteristics that they have which are part of their nature.
   1. Sometimes you wonder where your kids get their good qualities...
      有时你会想，孩子们身上的优秀品质是从何而来呢？
   2. He wanted to introduce mature people with leadership qualities...
      他想引进具有领导素质的成熟人才。
   3. A job analysis should also include what skills and personal qualities are required.
      工作岗位分析也应当包括必备技能与个人素质。
4. N-COUNT 特征；性质;特性
   You can describe a particular characteristic of a person or thing as a quality .
   1. ...a childlike quality.
      孩子般的天真特质
   2. ...the pretentious quality of the poetry...
      这首诗浮夸造作的特点
   3. Thyme tea can be used by adults for its antiseptic qualities.
      百里香茶的杀菌功效可用于成人。
5. ADJ 内容严肃的报纸
   The quality papers or the quality press are the more serious newspapers which give detailed accounts of world events, as well as reports on business, culture, and society.
   1. Even the quality papers agreed that it was a triumph.
      即使是内容严肃的报纸也认为这是一次胜利。

1. Under TQM principles the search for quality is continuous.
   在全面质量管理原则下，对质量的追求是持续不断的。
2. I was blown away by the tone and the quality of the story
   这个故事的基调和内容打动了我。
3. To improve the quality of life through work, two complementary strategies are necessary
   想通过工作提高生活质量，需要两个相辅相成的策略。
4. Food seems to have been available, even if the quality left much to be desired
   食品似乎能够买到了，虽然质量还远不尽如人意。
5. The new system may be more economic but will lead to a decline in programme quality.
   新系统可能更合算，但是会降低程序质量。
6. This is high quality stuff
   这东西质量很好。
7. Details of the drinking water quality in your locality can be obtained from the public register.
   有关当地饮用水质量的详情，可从公共登记册上获知。
8. The quality of our life depends on keeping well
   我们的生活质量取决于健康状况。
9. Everyone can greatly improve the quality of life
   每个人都可以大大改善生活质量。
10. Other services vary dramatically in quality.
    其他服务在质量上差别很大。
11. In our work, quality is paramount.
    我们的工作追求品质至上。
12. Sometimes you wonder where your kids get their good qualities
    有时你会想，孩子们身上的优秀品质是从何而来呢？
13. He wanted to introduce mature people with leadership qualities
    他想引进具有领导素质的成熟人才。
14. A job analysis should also include what skills and personal qualities are required.
    工作岗位分析也应当包括必备技能与个人素质。
15. Thyme tea can be used by adults for its antiseptic qualities.
    百里香茶的杀菌功效可用于成人。
16. Even the quality papers agreed that it was a triumph.
    即使是内容严肃的报纸也认为这是一次胜利。
17. Relentless in his pursuit of quality, his technical ability was remarkable
    对质量孜孜不倦的追求使他的技能出类拔萃。
18. Compact discs have brought about a vast improvement in recorded sound quality.
    激光唱片极大地提高了录音的音质。
19. In production, we demand not only quantity but also quality.
    我们的产品不但要求数量多，而且要求质量高。
20. It is used in medicine for its stimulant quality.
    由于它有兴奋剂的特性而被应用于医学。
21. The price depends on the quality.
    价格取决于质量。
22. The quality of reproduction isn't very good on this recording.
    这录音的复制质量不太好。
23. This radio is poor in quality; it broks down within less than a year of use.
    这台收音机质量很差，用了不到一年就坏了。
24. We prefer quality to quantity.
    我们要的是质量而不是数量。
25. We should make the quality of our products even better.
    我们要使产品质量更上一层楼。
26. In 1991 the government set quality standards for the entire industry.
    1991年，政府给整个工业规定了质量标准。
27. After a few years 'planting, the quality of the potato crop deteriorates.
    土豆种了几年之后就会退化。
28. The high quality mineral water has passed the state-level test.
    优质矿泉水已通过国家级鉴定。
29. All the tractors except this are good in quality.
    除了这台拖拉机，所有其他的拖拉机质量都很好。
30. How to improve the quality of products was a difficult problem to him.
    如何提高产品质量对他来说可是个难题。

  quality attribute characteristic feature peculiarity property trait【导航词义：特性】

  quality n. 特性，特征

〔辨析〕普通用词，指有形或无形的特性，也可指个性或共性的特征。

  attribute n. 特性，特质

〔辨析〕指某人或某物特有的性质或属性，尤指好的、有用的特质。

  characteristic n. 特性，特点

〔辨析〕指有别于其他人或事物的典型的、特殊的、本质的特性或特征，含易于辨认之意，通常用复数。

  feature n. 特征，特色

〔辨析〕指引人注目的显著特征或细节，多用于说明人或事物的主要特征，也可用于说明地理特征等。

  peculiarity n. 特性，特点

〔辨析〕指地方、人、情况等的独特之处。

  property n. 〈正式〉特性，性质

〔辨析〕多指同类事物所共有的特性，通常用复数。

  trait n. 〈正式〉特征，特性

〔辨析〕多指人的性格或性情特征，尤指先天的性格特征。