Word · Frequency #24042
conceptualized
构思；使概念化
conceptualized is the past of conceptualize.
to form an idea or concept for something; to have the idea for
- 1.
To interpret a phenomenon by forming a concept.
通过形成概念来解释现象。
- 2.
To conceive the idea for something.
构思出某事的想法。
通过形成概念来解释现象。；构思出某事的想法。；使概念化；[计] 概念表达
In use
Before we start the project, we need to conceptualize the main idea clearly.
Scientists are still conceptualizing how life might exist on other planets.
She conceptualized a new way to organize the library.
conceptualize sth
The report helps us conceptualize the problem.
这份报告帮助我们构想这个问题。
conceptualize sth as sth
常用 as 引出比喻或类比的对象。
Many people conceptualize time as a line.
许多人把时间设想为一条线。
conceptualize + wh-从句
后接 how、what 等引导的从句时，表示“想象/理解某事是什么样的”。
Connections
Collocations
- conceptualize an idea
- 构思一个想法
- The assignment asks students to conceptualize an idea for a business.这项作业要求学生构思一个商业想法。
- conceptualize something as something
- 把某事物概念化为某事物
- Many people conceptualize intelligence as a single number.许多人把智力概念化为一个单一的分数。
- hard to conceptualize
- 难以构想；难以概念化
- The passing of time at this scale is hard to conceptualize.这种尺度的时间流逝难以概念化。
- conceptualize the relationship between (A and B)
- 构想（A与B）之间的关系
- The book conceptualizes the relationship between technology and culture.这本书构想了技术与文化之间的关系。
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记住词中藏着 concept（概念）和 -ize（使…化），联想：把零散想法整理成概念。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：formal writing、academic discussion 该词较为正式，多用于正式写作或学术讨论中，日常口头表达中较少出现。可表示“将……概念化”或“构思”之意。
Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词都以 -ize 结尾，读作 /aɪz/，与 conceptualize 的 -ize 读音一致；不过各词的重音位置不同，严格说整词不押韵。注意 size 虽然也以 -ize 拼写且读 /saɪz/，但它是独立名词，不是动词后缀；seize /siːz/ 的拼写和读音都不同，别混淆。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.