Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #7324
imagery
图像；影像；意象
核心释义
images or visual representations considered as a group, especially in art or literature
- 1.
制作图像或物体可见表现的工作。
The work of one who makes images or visible representation of objects.
- 2.
形成事物或事件心理图像的能力
the ability to form mental images of things or events
- 3.
模仿作品。
Imitation work.
- 4.
一般或整体的图像。
Images in general, or en masse.
- 5.
虚幻的展示；模仿；外表。
Unreal show; imitation; appearance.
- 6.
想象或幻想的产物；错误的观念；虚幻的幻象。
The work of the imagination or fancy; false ideas; imaginary phantasms.
- 7.
写作或演说中的修辞修饰；生动描述呈现或暗示可感知物体的形象；话语中的修辞格。
Rhetorical decoration in writing or speaking; vivid descriptions presenting or suggesting images of sensible objects; figures in discourse.
修辞性描写；比喻；心象；表象；想象力；图像制作；造像；仿造；假象；幻想；空想；虚构之物
用法In use
The poet's vivid imagery helps readers visualize the scene.
用法提示：名词，指诗歌中使用的生动形象的语言。
The film uses dark imagery to create a sense of mystery.
用法提示：名词，指电影中使用的视觉或象征性形象。
Her speech was full of powerful religious imagery.
用法提示：名词，指演讲中使用的比喻性语言或象征性图像。
imagery of [something]
表示意象的具体内容或主题。
The imagery of the battlefield was haunting.
战场的意象令人难忘。
[adjective] imagery
常用形容词有 vivid, poetic, religious, visual 等。
The poet is known for his vivid imagery.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- vivid imagery
- 生动的意象
- The poet uses vivid imagery to describe the sunset.诗人用生动的意象描绘日落。
- poetic imagery
- 诗歌意象
- Her novel is rich in poetic imagery.她的小说充满了诗歌意象。
- mental imagery
- 心理意象
- Athletes often use mental imagery to improve performance.运动员经常使用心理意象来提高表现。
- visual imagery
- 视觉意象
- The film relies heavily on visual imagery.这部电影很大程度上依赖于视觉意象。
- symbolic imagery
- 象征意象
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
想象(imagine)和-ry后缀，合成‘意象’(imagery)，助记脑海中的画面。
语境与语域Context & Register
常见场景：文学、艺术、心理学 通常用于文学、艺术或心理学领域，比较正式。
语法说明Grammar Note
不可数名词
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the spelling suffix "-ery" but none rhyme with "imagery"; the final syllable of "imagery" is pronounced either /dʒri/ or /dʒəri/, while others have a clear /əri/ ending. The stressed vowels also differ except possibly "misery" (same /ɪ/ but following sounds differ).
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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