imagination
/ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #2883 in the learning path
想象力；想象
Definitions
n. The ability to form mental pictures or invent new ideas.
想象力；想象
Example
With a little imagination, this box becomes a spaceship.
只需一点想象力，这个盒子就能变成宇宙飞船。
Creative activities encourage children to use their imagination and approach unfamiliar problems from different perspectives.
创意活动鼓励儿童运用想象力，从不同角度处理陌生的问题。
Collocations
- use your imagination
- vivid imagination
- capture the imagination
- a figment of the imagination
Word family
- imagine (v.)
- imaginative (adj.)
- imaginary (adj.)
Synonyms
- creativity
Usage tip
imaginative指有想象力的；imaginary指想象中的。
FAQ
- What does imagination mean?
- The ability to form mental pictures or invent new ideas.
- How is imagination pronounced?
- UK /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/, US /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
