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⇨ image (an image on a screen) ⇨ idea 1 (conjure up an image) ⇨ metaphor (a poetic image) ⇨ picture (an image of a hunter) ⇨ reputation (sb's public image) image noun image ♦︎ reflection ♦︎ mirror imageThese are all words for a picture of sb/sth seen in a mirror, through a camera, or on a television or computer screen. 这些词均表示镜像、影像或图像。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an image / a reflection in / on sth◆a clear / faint / blurred / distorted image / reflection◆to see / look at / stare at / watch / study an image / a reflection◆an image / a reflection looks...■ image [countable] a picture of sb/sth seen on a television or computer screen, through a camera, in a mirror, on a shiny surface or on water 图像；影像；镜像；映像◆Slowly, an image began to appear on the screen.屏幕上慢慢地出现了一幅图像。◆ (literary) He stared at his own image reflected in the water.他凝视着自己在水中的倒影。 see also image ⇨ picture ■ reflection [countable] an image in a mirror, on a shiny surface or on water 映像；映照出的影像◆He admired his reflection in the mirror.他对镜自赏。▸ reflect verb [transitive] ◆His face was reflected in the mirror.他的脸映照在镜子里。NOTE 辨析 Image or reflection?A picture on a television or computer screen or seen through a camera is an image. An image can also be a picture in a mirror, etc. but this is quite a literary use of the word; the usual word is reflection. * image指屏幕上或镜头里的图像或影像。image也可指镜中的映像等，但这种用法颇具文学色彩，通常用reflection表达此义。■ ˌmirror ˈimage [countable] a picture, thing or person that is like a reflection of sb/sth else, because the right side of the original object appears on the left and the left side appears on the right 镜像；映像；反像◆Draw the hands as mirror images of each other.把双手画成彼此的反像。 idea1 noun That's a good idea. 那是个好主意。I've an idea where it might be. 我想到它可能在哪儿了。illusionthe wrong ideapurposethe whole idea of doing sthsenseget an idea of what sth is likeview1He had some very strange ideas about education.idea ♦︎ thought ♦︎ concept ♦︎ notion ♦︎ image ♦︎ prospect ♦︎ abstraction ♦︎ pictureThese are all words for sth that you think or sth that comes into your mind. 这些词均表示想法、概念、设想。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an idea / a thought / a concept / a notion about sth◆the idea / thought / concept / notion that...◆an interesting idea / thought / concept / notion / picture◆an exciting idea / thought / concept / prospect / picture◆a clear idea / thought / concept / notion / image / picture◆a / an new / original idea / thought / concept / notion◆a basic idea / concept / notion / image / picture◆an abstract idea / concept / notion / image◆to have an idea / a thought / a concept / a notion / an image / a picture◆to give sb an idea / a thought / a notion◆to conjure up an idea / an image / a picture◆to understand / grasp an idea / a concept / a notion / an abstraction◆to discuss / consider / explore an idea / a concept / a notion◆an idea / a thought / a notion strikes sb◆an idea / a thought / an image / a picture forms■ idea [countable] a plan or suggestion that is created or experienced in your mind 想法；构想；主意◆That's a brilliant idea!那是个绝妙的主意！◆The party was Jane's idea.那次聚会是简的主意。◆The idea never crossed my mind.我从没起过这个念头。◆It seemed like a good idea at the time.那在当时似乎是个好主意。◆I like the idea of living in a boat.我喜欢住在船上这个想法。◆He already had an idea for his next novel.他已经构思好了下一部小说。◆Her family wanted her to go to college, but she had other ideas.她的家人希望她上大学，但她另有打算。◆The latest big idea is to get more women into the construction industry.最近的流行思想是让更多女性从事建筑业。■ thought [countable] something that you think of 想法；看法；主意◆I don't like the thought of you walking home alone.我不赞成你一个人走路回家。◆I've just had a thought.我刚想到一个主意。◆What a horrible thought!多么可怕的想法！◆All kinds of thoughts raced through her mind.各种念头在她的脑海中闪过。◆I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the matter.我很想听听你对这个问题的看法。◆She tried to put the thought out of her mind.她尽量把这个想法抛到脑后。■ concept /ˈkɒnsept; NAmE ˈkɑːnsept/ [countable] (rather formal) an idea or principle that is related to sth abstract rather than physical things or actual events 概念；观念◆We discussed concepts such as 'democracy' and 'equality'.我们讨论了“民主”、“平等”等观念。◆The concept of infinity is almost impossible for us to comprehend.我们几乎无法理解无限这个概念。 see also conceptual ⇨ intellectual adj. 1 ■ notion /ˈnəʊʃn; NAmE ˈnoʊʃn/ [countable] (rather formal) an idea, a belief or an understanding of sth 观念；信念；理解◆Our political system is based on notions of justice and equality.我们的政治体制建立在公正和平等观念的基础上。◆I had only the vaguest notion of what he was like.对于他是什么样的人我那时所知甚少。ⓘ A notion is usually about sth abstract or factual, rather than sth imaginative. You can have a clear notion of sb/sth, but not ◆a vivid/imaginative notion * notion通常指关于抽象或真实事物的观念，而非关于想象中事物的观念。可以说a clear notion of sb/sth，但不说a vivid/imaginative notion。 see also notional ⇨ supposed ■ image [countable] an idea of what sb/sth is like that appears as a picture in your mind （心目中的）形象，印象◆I always had an image of her standing by that window gazing out.我一直记得她站在那个窗口向外凝望的样子。◆Do human beings think in words or in images?人类的思维是借助于词语还是形象？■ prospect [singular] an idea of what might or will happen in the future 前景；展望；设想◆Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect.只身走遍世界是个令人生畏的想法。◆The prospect of becoming a father filled him with alarm.一想到将为人父他就感到惊慌。■ abstraction [countable, uncountable] (formal) a general idea that is not based on any particular real person, thing or situation 抽象概念◆Ideological abstractions are never going to attract many voters.空洞的说教绝不会吸引很多选民。◆The increasing abstraction of modern art has tended to make it increasingly difficult to interpret.现代艺术日益抽象，阐释起来也越加困难。 see also abstract ⇨ intellectual adj. 1 ■ picture [countable, usually singular] an idea of what sb/sth is like or how sth might happen, that appears as a picture in your mind （头脑中的）形象，想象◆She had formed a picture of what the place would look like and was very disappointed.她事先构想了那个地方会是什么样子，所以很失望。NOTE 辨析 Image or picture?In many cases you can use either word. However, image often suggests a mental picture of one person or thing at one moment in time; picture often suggests a more complete imagining of a whole scene, including a number of different details and/or events that take place over a short period of time. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用。不过，image常表示人或事物在某一时刻在人心目中的形象；picture常表示对整个情景更为完整的想象，包括各种细节、短期内发生的事件等。 metaphor noun metaphor ♦︎ imagery ♦︎ image ♦︎ allegory ♦︎ simile ♦︎ figure of speechThese are all words for a word or phrase used in an imaginative way to describe sb/sth else. 这些词均表示修辞手法。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆(a) striking metaphor / imagery / image / simile◆(a) powerful / vivid / poetic metaphor / imagery / image◆an appropriate / apt metaphor / image◆to use a metaphor / imagery / an image / a simile / a figure of speech■ metaphor / /ˈmetəfə(r)/ / [countable, uncountable] a word, phrase or idea used in an imaginative way to describe sb/sth else, in order to show that the two things have the same qualities and to make the description more powerful; the use of such words, phrases and ideas 暗喻；隐喻◆In the story, the game of football is used as a metaphor for the competitive struggle of life.在这篇小说里，足球比赛用来喻指人生中的激烈竞争。◆The writer's use of metaphor is striking.这位作家对隐喻的运用非常引人注目。ⓘ Examples of metaphors include 使用了metaphor手法的例子有◆She has a heart of stone.她铁石心肠。◆All the world's a stage.世界是一个大舞台。 ▸ metaphorical / /ˌmetəˈfɒrɪkl; NAmE ˌmetəˈfɔːrɪkl, ˌmetəˈfɑːrɪkl/ adjective ◆metaphorical language比喻的语言 OPP literal ⓘ The literal meaning of sth is the basic or original meaning, that does not rely on metaphor or imagination. * literal指“字面意义的、本义的”◆The literal meaning of 'petrify' is 'turn to stone'.petrify的字面意思是变成石头。 ▸ metaphorically adverb ◆I'll leave you in Robin's capable hands－metaphorically speaking, of course!我要把你交到罗宾能干的手上－当然，这只是打个比方。■ imagery /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/ / [uncountable] language that produces pictures in the minds of people reading or listening; the use of images 形象的描述；意象；意象的运用◆The poem is full of religious imagery.这首诗里充满了宗教意象。■ image [countable] a picture in the mind that is produced when you read sth 意象◆Her writings are full of poetic images of the countryside.她的作品里充满了富有诗意的乡村意象。■ allegory / /ˈæləgəri; NAmE ˈæləgɔːri/ [countable, uncountable] a story, play or picture in which each character or event is a symbol representing an idea or quality, such as truth, evil, death, etc.; the use of such symbols 寓言；讽喻；寓言体；讽喻法◆He gave the example of Orwell's political allegory 'Animal Farm'.他举了奥威尔的政治讽喻小说《动物庄园》的例子。◆We discussed the poet's use of allegory.我们讨论了那位诗人的讽喻手法。▸ allegorical /ˌæləˈgɒrɪkl; NAmE ˈæləˈgɔːrɪkl, ˌæləˈgɑːrɪkl/ adjective ◆an allegorical figure / novel寓言人物；讽喻小说■ simile /ˈsɪməli/ / [countable, uncountable] (technical 术语) a word or phrase that compares sth to sth else, using the words 'like' or 'as'; the use of such words and phrases 明喻；明喻的运用◆The General liked to apply military similes to a very wide variety of matters.这位将军喜欢把军事上的比喻广泛应用于各种事情。◆the writer's use of simile作家对明喻的运用ⓘ Examples of similes include 使用了simile手法的例子有◆a face like a mask面具似的脸◆as white as snow像雪一样白 ■ ˌfigure of ˈspeech (plural figures of speech) [countable] (technical 术语) a word or phrase used in a different way from its usual meaning in order to create a particular mental image or effect 修辞；修辞格◆Children and foreign language learners sometimes take figures of speech literally.儿童和外语学习者有时按字面意义理解修辞手法。▸ figurative /ˈfɪgərətɪv, NAmE also ˈfɪgjərətɪv/ adjective [usually before noun] ◆figurative language比喻的语言 OPP literal ▸ figuratively adverb ◆She is, figuratively speaking, holding a gun to his head.打个比方说，她正拿枪对着他的脑袋。NOTE 辨析 Which word? Metaphor, allegory and simile are all types of figure of speech. These words all refer to the words, phrases, figures or ideas used to create an image in the mind of the reader. * metaphor、allegory和simile均为figure of speech的一种，运用这些修辞手法都是为了使读者在头脑中形成image。 picture noun ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ photograph 另见photograph条picture ♦︎ painting ♦︎ drawing ♦︎ portrait ♦︎ graphics ♦︎ print ♦︎ sketch ♦︎ image ♦︎ artwork ♦︎ cartoonThese are all words for a scene, person or thing that has been represented on paper by drawing, painting, etc. 这些词均表示图画、绘画。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to draw a picture / portrait / sketch / cartoon◆to paint a picture / portrait◆to make a painting / a drawing / a portrait / a print / a sketch / an image◆to do a painting / drawing / portrait / sketch◆to show / display / exhibit a picture / painting / drawing / portrait / print◆to frame / hang a picture / painting / portrait / print◆a picture / painting / drawing / portrait / print / sketch / cartoon shows sb / sth■ picture [countable] a scene, person or thing that has been represented on paper using a pencil, a pen or paint （用铅笔、钢笔或颜料绘成的）图画，绘画◆The children were drawing pictures of their pets.孩子们在画他们的宠物。◆She got a famous artist to paint her picture (= a picture of herself).她请了一位名画家为自己画像。◆He likes books with lots of pictures in them.他喜欢看有大量插图的书。 see also illustration ⇨ diagram ■ painting [countable] a picture that has been made using paint 绘画；油画◆a collection of paintings by American artists美国画家绘画作品集◆cave paintings洞穴里的壁画 see also paint ⇨ draw verb ■ drawing [countable] a picture that has been made using a pencil or pen, not paint （铅笔或钢笔）画；素描画◆a pencil / charcoal drawing铅笔画；炭笔画◆a drawing by Paul Klee保罗•克利的画◆He did a drawing of a yacht.他画了一条帆船。 see also draw ⇨ draw verb ■ portrait / /ˈpɔːtreɪt, ˈpɔːtrət; NAmE ˈpɔːrtrət/ [countable] a painting, drawing or photograph of a person, especially of the head and shoulders 肖像；半身像；半身照◆Vermeer's 'Portrait of the artist in his studio'弗美尔的《画室里的艺术家肖像》◆She had her portrait painted.她让人给她画了一幅画像。◆a self-portrait (= a painting that you do of yourself) in pen and ink用钢笔和墨水画的自画像◆a portrait painter肖像画家 see also portrait ⇨ description ■ graphics /ˈgræfɪks/ / [plural] designs or pictures that are used in the production of books and magazines and on television and computer screens （书、杂志、电视或电脑屏幕上的）图案，绘图，图像◆computer graphics电脑图像◆Text and graphics are prepared separately and then combined.文本和绘图分别制作后再排在一起。■ print [countable] a picture that has been copied from a painting using photography （用照相制版法制作的）绘画复制品◆a Renoir print一幅雷诺阿油画的复制品◆a framed set of prints一组镶框的复制画 see also print ⇨ photograph ■ sketch [countable] a simple picture that is drawn quickly and does not have many details 素描；速写；草图◆I usually do a few very rough sketches before I start on a painting.我通常在开始作画前先打几个很粗略的草图。◆He drew me a quick sketch.他为我画了张素描。 see also sketch ⇨ draw verb ■ image [countable] (formal) a copy of sb/sth in the form of a picture or statue 画像；雕像；塑像◆Images of deer and hunters decorate the cave walls.洞穴壁上装饰着鹿和猎人的画像。◆a wooden image of the Hindu god Ganesh印度教神灵象头神的木雕像ⓘ An image can also be a picture of sb/sth seen on a television or computer screen. * image也可以指电视或电脑屏幕上的影像、图像。 see also image ⇨ image ■ artwork /ˈɑːtwɜːk; NAmE ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/ [uncountable] pictures that are prepared for books, advertisements and magazines （书刊或广告上的）插图，图片◆Can you let me have the finished artwork by Friday?你能在星期五前做完插图给我吗？NOTE 辨析 Graphics or artwork? Artwork places more emphasis on the process of producing the picture (for example by painting or drawing); graphics places more emphasis on the finished items. Artwork is pictures or photographs; graphics can also be designs, diagrams or tables. * artwork较强调绘图或画图的过程，而graphics较强调成品本身。artwork是图片或照片，graphics也可以是设计图、图表或表格。■ cartoon /kɑːˈtuːn; NAmE kɑːrˈtuːn/ [countable] an amusing drawing in a newspaper or magazine, especially one about politics or events in the news （报刊中尤与政治或时事有关的）漫画，讽刺画◆a political cartoon政治漫画ⓘ A cartoon is also a series of drawings that tell a story. * cartoon也指连环画或动画片◆a strip cartoon连环漫画◆a full-length Disney cartoon一部迪斯尼动画片的完整版 reputation noun see also status reputation ♦︎ image ♦︎ profile ♦︎ name ♦︎ honour ♦︎ stature ♦︎ characterThese are all words for the opinion that people in general have of sb/sth. 这些词均表示名声、名誉、形象。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sb's reputation / image / name / stature as sth◆of considerable reputation / stature◆a bad reputation / image / name◆(an) international reputation / image / profile / stature◆sb's professional reputation / image / honour / stature◆to gain a reputation / an image / a name as / for sth◆to damage sb's reputation / image / character◆to blacken sb's reputation / name / character◆to protect sb's reputation / image / name◆to defend / restore sb's reputation / image / honour■ reputation [countable, uncountable] the opinion that people have about what sb/sth is like, based on what has happened in the past and what they have been told 名誉；名声◆The restaurant has an excellent reputation.那家餐厅口碑极好。◆He acquired a dubious reputation for dealing in stolen goods.他因买卖赃物名声不太好。◆He had staked his reputation on the success of the play.他用自己的名誉赌这部戏会成功。◆The weather in England is living up to its reputation (= is exactly as expected).英格兰的天气真是名副其实。 see also reputable ⇨ respectable , disreputable ⇨ sordid ■ image [countable, uncountable] the impression that a person, organization, product, etc. gives to the public （人、组织、产品等给公众的）印象；形象；声誉◆His public image is very different from the real person.他在公众心目中的形象与他真实的本人截然不同。◆The advertisements are intended to improve the company's image.这些广告旨在提升公司形象。◆the stereotyped images of women in children's books儿童读物中女性模式化的形象◆Image is very important in the music world.在音乐界，个人形象很重要。■ profile [countable] the general impression that sb/sth gives to the public and the amount of attention they receive 印象；形象；外界的关注◆The deal will certainly raise the company's international profile.这笔交易肯定会提升这家公司的国际形象。◆This issue has had a high profile (= a lot of public attention) in recent months.近几个月来，这个议题一直是公众关注的焦点。◆I advised her to keep a low profile (= not to attract attention) for the next few days.我建议她未来几天保持低调。ⓘ Sb/sth's profile is usually considered in terms of height: they can have a high/low profile or you raise/lower the profile of sb/sth. * profile通常按高低来论。可以说high/low profile或raise/lower the profile。■ name [countable, usually singular] the fame and reputation of a person, group or organization 名誉；名声；名气◆She made her name as a writer of children's books.她靠写儿童读物成名。◆These practices give the industry a bad name.这些做法让该行业背上骂名。◆We must avoid anything that might damage the good name of the firm.我们必须避免做任何可能有损公司良好声誉的事。 see also make a name for yourself ⇨ succeed ■ honour (BrE) (NAmE honor) [uncountable] a good reputation, especially for showing high moral standards; respect from other people 荣誉，名誉（尤指表现出较高的道德水准）；他人的尊敬◆She felt that she had to defend the honour of her profession.她觉得必须捍卫自己行业的荣誉。◆The family honour is at stake.家族声誉岌岌可危。◆She brought honour to her country by winning an Olympic gold medal.她赢得奥运金牌，为祖国带来了荣誉。 OPP dishonour ⇨ disgrace 2 see also honourable ⇨ respectable , honourable ⇨ worthy ■ stature / /ˈstætʃə(r)/ / [uncountable] (rather formal) the importance and respect that a person or group has because of their ability and achievements （因个人或团体的能力和成就带来的）声望，名望◆The orchestra has grown in stature.这支管弦乐队的声望有所提高。◆The election result enhanced the party's stature.选举结果提高了该党的地位。■ character [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) the opinion that people have of you, especially of whether you can be trusted or relied on （尤指可信度方面的）名誉，声望，名气◆He had been discharged without a stain on his character.他已获释，清誉无损。◆My teacher agreed to be a character witness (= sb who says that a person can be trusted) for me in court.我的老师同意在法庭上做我的品德信誉见证人。 |