Cartoon Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

cartoon

verb

快速理解

What does "Cartoon" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Cartoon"?

「cartoon」作動詞時,主要指將某物以卡通或漫畫形式呈現,或用卡通風格描繪。

  1. 1

    繪製成卡通/漫畫

    EN: to draw or represent something as a cartoon

    翻譯: 將某物畫成卡通或漫畫形式。

  2. 2

    用卡通風格描繪

    EN: to depict in a simplified or exaggerated cartoon style

    翻譯: 以簡化或誇張的卡通風格來描繪事物。

  3. 3

    為卡通/動畫製作草圖

    EN: to make a preliminary sketch for an animation or cartoon

    翻譯: 為動畫或卡通製作初步的草圖或分鏡。

小提醒:注意「cartoon」作動詞使用時,通常與視覺藝術創作相關,不同於名詞「卡通片」的常見意思。它是一個較專門的用法。

發音(How to Pronounce "Cartoon" in English

How to pronounce "Cartoon" in English?"Cartoon" US vs UK pronunciation

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But unfortunately, one of the things kids liked to draw was cartoon characters. They liked to draw the Little Mermaid, they'd like to draw a smurf, they'd like to draw Micky Mouse.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Cartoon"?How does "Cartoon" change by context?

1. to draw a humorous or satirical picture

繪製幽默或諷刺的圖畫

She loves to cartoon political figures in her sketchbook.

她喜歡在她的素描本上繪製政治人物的諷刺漫畫。

He cartoons for the local newspaper every week.

他每週為當地報紙繪製漫畫。

2. to make a cartoon or animated film of something

將某事物製作成卡通或動畫影片

The studio decided to cartoon the classic novel for a younger audience.

該工作室決定將這部經典小說製作成卡通,以吸引年輕觀眾。

They are cartooning the entire series using 3D animation software.

他們正在使用3D動畫軟體將整個系列製作成卡通。

3. to represent or depict in a simplified or exaggerated style

以簡化或誇張的風格來表現或描繪

The artist cartooned the bustling city life with bold lines and vibrant colors.

藝術家用粗獷的線條和鮮豔的色彩,以卡通風格描繪了繁忙的城市生活。

His speech cartooned the complex issue, making it easier for everyone to understand.

他的演講以卡通化的方式呈現了這個複雜的問題,讓大家更容易理解。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Cartoon"?How to make natural sentences with "Cartoon"?
PatternMeaningExample
cartoon + noun將…畫成卡通He cartooned the politician in a humorous way. (他以幽默的方式將那位政治人物畫成了卡通。)
cartoon + object + as + noun將…描繪成…(卡通形式)The artist cartooned the celebrity as a superhero. (藝術家將那位名人描繪成了超級英雄。)
be cartooned被畫成卡通The mayor was cartooned in the morning newspaper. (市長在晨報上被畫成了卡通人物。)

用法說明

How is "Cartoon" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Cartoon"?

cartoon (動詞) 與 cartoon (名詞) 的用法區別

  • cartoon 作動詞時,意指「將...畫成漫畫或卡通」或「以漫畫形式呈現」。它是一個及物動詞,後面直接接名詞或代名詞作為受詞。
  • cartoon 作名詞時,意指「漫畫」、「卡通」或「動畫」。它前面通常會有冠詞(a, the)或所有格(my, this)。
  • 動詞的 cartoon 強調的是「創作或轉化的動作」,而名詞的 cartoon 強調的是「完成的作品或成品」。
  • 在句子中,可以透過其前後的詞彙(如助動詞、冠詞)和它在句中的位置(動詞位置 vs. 主詞/受詞位置)來判斷其詞性。

對比範例: EN: The artist will cartoon the politician's speech to make a satirical point. 翻譯: 這位藝術家會把政治人物的演說畫成漫畫,以達到諷刺的效果。

EN:The cartoon about the politician's speech went viral online.

翻譯:那則關於政治人物演說的漫畫在網路上瘋傳。

EN:She loves to cartoon her pets in funny situations.

翻譯:她喜歡把她的寵物畫進各種有趣的情境漫畫裡。

EN:Her latest cartoon features her pets in a hilarious adventure.

翻譯:她最新的漫畫作品讓她的寵物上演了一場滑稽的冒險。

總結建議

當你想表達「創作漫畫」這個動作時使用動詞 cartoon,而指稱「漫畫作品」本身時則使用名詞 cartoon

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Cartoon" and similar words?How to choose "Cartoon" vs alternatives?

cartoon vs draw

「cartoon」專指以誇張、簡化或幽默風格繪製的圖畫,特別是連環漫畫或動畫;「draw」則泛指任何繪畫行為,範圍更廣。

cartoon vs caricature

「cartoon」可指連環漫畫、動畫或單幅幽默諷刺畫;「caricature」特指透過誇大人物特徵以達到諷刺或幽默效果的肖像畫。

cartoon vs illustrate

「cartoon」強調以漫畫風格創作,目的常為幽默或諷刺;「illustrate」指為書籍、文章等繪製說明性的插圖,風格較為多樣。

口語用法

How is "Cartoon" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Cartoon"?

引述

在對話中,當引述或模仿他人說話時,會用「cartoon」來生動地描述對方誇張或戲劇化的表達方式。 EN: He totally cartooned the whole story, waving his arms and making silly voices. 翻譯: 他完全把整個故事卡通化了,一邊揮舞著手臂,一邊用滑稽的聲音說話。

EN:Don't cartoon what I said! I was being serious.

翻譯:別把我說的話卡通化!我是認真的。

語氣強調

作為動詞使用時,常用來強調某人將事情描述得過於簡單、幼稚或脫離現實,帶有輕微的批評或玩笑語氣。 EN: You're cartooning the problem. It's much more complicated than that. 翻譯: 你把問題卡通化了,實際情況比那複雜得多。

EN:She always cartoons her ex-boyfriend as a mustache-twirling villain.

翻譯:她總是把她前男友卡通化成一個捻著鬍子的反派角色。

停頓填充

在非正式對話中,有時會用「to cartoon it」或「cartooning it」作為一種思考停頓,引出一個比喻性或簡化的總結。 EN: So, to cartoon it, the meeting was a total circus. 翻譯: 所以,用卡通化的方式來說,那場會議完全是一場馬戲團表演。

EN:The situation was... how should I put it... let me cartoon it for you: pure chaos.

翻譯:當時的情況是...該怎麼說呢...讓我為你卡通化一下:純粹一團混亂。

正式寫作注意:在正式報告、學術論文或商業文件中,應避免將「cartoon」用作動詞。這種用法被視為非常口語化且主觀,可能削弱論述的嚴謹性與客觀性。請改用「oversimplify」、「parody」、「characterize in an exaggerated manner」等更精確、中性的詞彙。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Cartoon"?What fixed phrases with "Cartoon" should I remember?

cartoon it

cartoon [object]

將某物以卡通/漫畫形式呈現

cartoon about

cartoon about [topic]

以卡通/漫畫形式描繪關於某主題的內容

cartoon for

cartoon for [publication/audience]

為特定出版物或觀眾創作卡通/漫畫

start cartooning

start/begin cartooning

開始從事卡通/漫畫創作

cartoon out

cartoon out [idea/scene]

以草圖或卡通形式初步勾勒出想法或場景

cartoon a character

cartoon a character

設計一個卡通角色

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Cartoon"?Which "Cartoon" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I cartooned a picture yesterday.

I drew a cartoon yesterday.

「cartoon」作動詞時,通常指「將某事物以卡通形式呈現」或「為…畫漫畫」,而非泛指「畫圖」。若要表達「畫了一幅卡通」,應使用「draw a cartoon」。

×He cartoons every day for fun.

He draws cartoons every day for fun.

「cartoon」作動詞時語意較特定,不適合用於描述日常的「畫漫畫」習慣。在一般陳述中,使用「draw cartoons」更為自然且常見。

×This story was cartooned into a movie.

This story was adapted into an animated film / cartoon.

「cartoon」作動詞時,不表示「改編」。應使用「adapt into a cartoon」或「animate」來表達將故事改編成卡通或動畫電影。

×We cartooned the plan on the whiteboard.

We sketched out / diagrammed the plan on the whiteboard.

「cartoon」作動詞時,不表示「畫草圖」或「圖解」。它特指帶有漫畫或卡通風格的描繪。表達「畫草圖」應使用「sketch」或「diagram」。

×She is good at cartooning.

She is good at drawing cartoons / animation.

使用動名詞「cartooning」雖然語法正確,但在日常口語中並不常見。使用「drawing cartoons」或「doing animation」更為自然易懂。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Cartoon"?What are tense/participle forms of "Cartoon"?
cartoons(3rd_singular)cartooning(present_participle)cartooned(past)cartooned(past_participle)