"known quantity" in Chinese (Traditional)
Definition
「known quantity」指已知特質或影響的人或事物，特點和結果都很熟悉或可預測。多用來形容不會帶來意外的人事物。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
半正式用語，在商業、運動和技術場合常見。重點是熟悉和可預測，並非實際數字，有時帶有「可靠但沒新意」的意思。
Examples
He is a known quantity on the team, so they trust him with important tasks.
他在隊上是一位**known quantity**，所以大家會把重要任務交給他。
She prefers to work with a known quantity instead of taking risks with someone new.
她比較願意與**known quantity**合作，而不是冒險嘗試新人。
Hiring a known quantity reduces uncertainty for the manager.
聘請**known quantity**能減少經理的不確定性。
In this market, he'd rather invest in a known quantity than gamble on a startup.
在這個市場上，他寧願投資**known quantity**，也不想冒險押注新創公司。
When it comes to reliability, a known quantity always makes the process smoother.
說到可靠性，**known quantity**總是讓流程更順暢。
The coach was relieved to sign a known quantity after several unpredictable transfers.
經過幾次無法預測的轉會後，教練終於簽下一位**known quantity**，感到鬆一口氣。