“综合素质”常见的英文表达有 overall quality、comprehensive quality 或 general qualities。
overall quality:强调整体的质量、水平,涵盖多个方面的综合表现。例如:We should pay attention to the overall quality of students.(我们应该关注学生的综合素质。)
comprehensive quality:突出全面性、综合性,表示在知识、能力、品德等多方面都具备的良好素养。例如:Comprehensive quality education is very important for students' development.(综合素质教育对学生的发展非常重要。)
general qualities:侧重于一般性的、普遍的品质,也可用于表达综合素质。例如:In addition to academic achievements, employers also value candidates' general qualities.(除了学业成绩,雇主还重视求职者的一般综合素质 。)