concept
/ˈkɒnsept/ · /ˈkɑːnsept/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3918 in the learning path
概念；观念
Definitions
n. an idea or principle used to understand or plan something
概念；观念
Example
The teacher used toy cars to explain the concept.
老师用玩具汽车来解释这个概念。
The concept of sustainable development involves meeting current needs without limiting the opportunities available to future generations.
可持续发展的概念包括满足当前需求，同时不限制后代可获得的机会。
Collocations
- basic concept
- grasp a concept
- the concept of
- abstract concept
Word family
- conceptual (adj.)
- conceptually (adv.)
- conceptualise (v.)
Synonyms
- idea
- notion
Usage tip
可数名词；常用the concept of引出具体概念。
FAQ
- What does concept mean?
- an idea or principle used to understand or plan something
- How is concept pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɒnsept/, US /ˈkɑːnsept/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
