词组 | efficient |
释义 | efficient /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ adjective if someone or something is efficient, they work well without wasting time, money, or energyadverbsextremely/highly/incredibly efficient The factory is modern and highly efficient.economically efficient We needed a more economically efficient way of transporting our goods.relatively efficient The failing company has transformed itself into a relatively efficient business.ruthlessly efficient (=achieving success with a determined attitude that could seem cruel) She was known to be a ruthlessly efficient manager.technically efficient The team is technically very efficient but they lack confidence.efficient + nounsan efficient way Email is an efficient way of contacting a large number of people.an efficient method/means They need a secure and efficient method of storing data. | The tram is a very efficient means of transport.an efficient system He introduced a more efficient system for collecting payments.an efficient service We aim to provide our clients with an efficient and friendly service.the efficient use of sth We should work towards the more efficient use of natural resources.the efficient operation/running of sth The law must protect investors without interfering with the efficient operation of the market.an efficient solution Using mobile phones to communicate was the most efficient solution.efficient management Accurate records are essential for the efficient management of any business.nouns + efficientenergy/fuel efficient (=not wasting any fuel or energy) We installed a more energy efficient heating system.cost efficient (=costing or spending as little as possible) The larger a firm becomes, the more cost efficient it can become.prepositionsefficient at doing sth As we get older, our bodies become less efficient at using the food we eat.efficient in sth The kitchen is very efficient in its use of space. |
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