imaginary
/ɪˈmædʒɪnəri/ · /ɪˈmædʒəneri/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3470 in the learning path
想象中的；虚构的
Definitions
adj. existing only in the mind, not in reality
想象中的；虚构的
Example
The child poured tea for an imaginary friend.
那个孩子给一位想象中的朋友倒了茶。
Creating imaginary worlds through storytelling can help children develop creativity and explore unfamiliar social situations safely.
通过讲故事创造想象中的世界，有助于儿童培养创造力，并安全地探索陌生的社交情境。
Collocations
- imaginary friend
- imaginary world
- imaginary situation
Word family
- imagine (v.)
- imagination (n.)
- imaginative (adj.)
Synonyms
- fictional
- unreal
Antonyms
- real
- actual
Usage tip
imaginary指想象中的；imaginative指富有想象力的。
FAQ
- What does imaginary mean?
- existing only in the mind, not in reality
- How is imaginary pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈmædʒɪnəri/, US /ɪˈmædʒəneri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
