Icon Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

icon

noun

快速理解

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

指一個具有代表性或象徵意義的圖像、符號或人物。

  1. 1

    宗教圖像

    EN: a sacred religious painting, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church

    翻譯: (尤指東正教的)聖像

  2. 2

    圖示

    EN: a small picture or symbol on a computer screen that represents a program, function, or file

    翻譯: (電腦螢幕上的)圖示

  3. 3

    象徵人物

    EN: a person or thing that is widely admired and seen as a symbol of something

    翻譯: 偶像;代表人物;象徵

小提醒:注意 'icon' 在宗教、科技與流行文化中的不同含義,避免混淆。

發音(How to Pronounce "Icon" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Icon" from YouTube Videos

David Gallo: The deep oceans: a ribbon of life

TED

This is an icon of our robot, Jason it's called, And you can sit in a room like this with a joystick and a headset and drive a robot like that around the bottom of the ocean in real time.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. a small picture or symbol on a computer screen that represents a program, function, or file

電腦螢幕上代表程式、功能或檔案的小圖片或符號

Click on the printer icon to start printing.

點擊印表機圖示開始列印。

The recycle bin icon is usually on the desktop.

資源回收筒圖示通常位於桌面上。

Drag the file and drop it onto the folder icon.

將檔案拖放至資料夾圖示上。

2. a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol of something

被視為某事物代表性象徵的人或物

Elvis Presley is a cultural icon of the 20th century.

貓王是二十世紀的文化偶像。

The Eiffel Tower is an icon of Paris.

艾菲爾鐵塔是巴黎的標誌性建築。

She became a fashion icon for her unique style.

她因其獨特的風格成為時尚偶像。

3. a religious painting, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church

宗教畫像,尤指東正教會的聖像

The church was decorated with beautiful icons of saints.

教堂裝飾著美麗的聖人聖像。

He prayed before the icon of the Virgin Mary.

他在聖母瑪利亞聖像前祈禱。

Icon painting is a traditional art form in Orthodox Christianity.

聖像繪畫是東正教基督教的傳統藝術形式。

4. a sign or representation that stands for its object by virtue of a resemblance or analogy to it

因其與對象的相似性或類比性而代表該對象的符號或表徵

In semiotics, an icon is a sign that physically resembles what it represents.

在符號學中,圖像符號是一種在物理上與其所代表事物相似的符號。

A map is an icon of the geographical area it depicts.

地圖是其描繪地理區域的圖像表徵。

The heart shape is a universal icon for love.

心形是代表愛的通用圖像符號。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Icon"?How to make natural sentences with "Icon"?
PatternMeaningExample
icon + of + noun...的象徵The dove is an icon of peace. (鴿子是和平的象徵。)
icon + for + noun代表...的標誌性人物/事物She became an icon for the feminist movement. (她成為女權運動的代表性人物。)
cultural/popular icon文化/流行偶像Elvis Presley is considered a cultural icon. (貓王被視為一位文化偶像。)
click/tap on the icon點擊/輕觸圖示Click on the printer icon to start printing. (點擊印表機圖示開始列印。)
an icon appears/displays出現/顯示一個圖示An error icon appears if the file cannot be opened. (如果檔案無法開啟,會出現一個錯誤圖示。)

用法說明

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

icon 與 iconic 的用法區別

  • icon 主要用作名詞,指一個具體的「圖示、偶像、聖像」或某個領域的代表性人物/事物。
  • iconic 是形容詞,用來描述具有「標誌性、象徵性、代表性的」特質,強調其經典地位或廣泛認可度。
  • 兩者不可直接互換。icon 是「那個東西本身」,而 iconic 是「用來形容那個東西的特質」。 EN: Click the settings icon in the top-right corner. 翻譯: 點擊右上角的設定圖示。

EN:She is a fashion icon known for her unique style.

翻譯:她是一位以獨特風格著稱的時尚偶像。

EN:The building has an iconic dome that defines the city's skyline.

翻譯:這棟建築有一個標誌性的圓頂,定義了這座城市的天際線。

翻譯:他擺出了那個電影角色的經典姿勢。

EN:He struck the iconic pose of that movie character.

總結建議

使用時,請根據你想表達的是「事物本身」(icon) 還是「事物的特質」(iconic) 來選擇正確的詞性。

易混淆對比

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

icon vs symbol

「icon」通常指具體的圖像或標誌,尤其指電腦介面上的小圖示;「symbol」則更廣泛,指任何代表抽象概念、思想或實體的標記或符號。

icon vs logo

「icon」是簡化的圖形,用於快速識別功能或物件;「logo」是代表公司、品牌或組織的專屬標誌,通常包含文字或特定設計。

icon vs avatar

「icon」是代表物件、概念或功能的圖形;「avatar」則是代表特定使用者或個人的虛擬形象,尤其在線上環境中。

icon vs idol

「icon」作為名詞的延伸義,指文化或領域中極具代表性、受人崇敬的人物;「idol」則指深受崇拜或愛慕的對象,尤指娛樂明星,情感連結更強。

口語用法

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

引述

在對話中,當引述或提及一個廣為人知的標誌、符號或人物時,常會使用 "icon" 來指稱。 EN: When we talk about the little envelope symbol, that's the email icon. 翻譯: 當我們說到那個小信封圖案,那就是電子郵件的 icon。

EN:She's not just a singer; she's a fashion icon for many.

翻譯:她不只是一位歌手;對許多人來說,她是一位時尚 icon。

語氣強調

在口語中,有時會用 "icon" 來強調某人或某物是某個領域中極具代表性、近乎經典的象徵。 EN: That red sole? It's basically the icon of luxury shoes. 翻譯: 那個紅鞋底?它基本上就是奢華鞋款的 icon。

EN:For our generation, that cartoon mouse is the ultimate childhood icon.

翻譯:對我們這一代來說,那隻卡通老鼠是終極的童年 icon。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,有時會用 "icon" 作為一個填充詞,來指代一個之前提過或雙方都明白的具體象徵物。 EN: The app design... you know, the main icon... needs to be more eye-catching. 翻譯: 那個 app 的設計... 你知道的,主要的 icon... 需要更醒目一點。

EN:We need to update the website, starting with that, uh, the icon on the homepage.

翻譯:我們需要更新網站,從那個,呃,首頁的 icon 開始。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "icon" 用作口語中的停頓填充詞。描述文化或歷史象徵人物時,雖可使用,但宜提供具體背景說明,而非僅以 "icon" 一詞帶過。

常見短語

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

cultural icon

noun + icon

文化偶像;代表某種文化的標誌性人物或事物

status icon

noun + icon

地位象徵;代表社會地位或財富的標誌

click on the icon

verb + on the icon

點擊圖示

desktop icon

noun + icon

桌面圖示

fashion icon

noun + icon

時尚偶像;引領潮流的人物

become an icon

verb + an icon

成為偶像/標誌

icon on the screen

icon + prepositional phrase

螢幕上的圖示

常見錯誤

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

×He is an icon of the company.

He is an icon at the company.

使用 'of' 會暗示這個人是公司的標誌或象徵,但通常 'icon' 指的是文化、社會或某個領域的象徵人物,而非單一組織的內部人物。若要表達他在公司內是代表性人物,使用 'at' 或 'in' 更為自然。

×Click the icon for open the file.

Click the icon to open the file.

表達目的或意圖時,應使用不定詞 'to + 動詞原形',而非介系詞 'for' 後面直接接動詞。'For' 後面通常接名詞或動名詞 (V-ing)。

×This building is an icon architecture.

This building is an architectural icon.

'Icon' 是名詞,修飾它的形容詞應該是 'architectural'(建築的),而非名詞 'architecture'(建築學、建築風格)。使用形容詞形式才能正確描述建築類型的標誌。

×The icon on my computer is not working.

The program/application (represented by the icon) on my computer is not working.

圖示(icon)本身只是一個視覺符號或按鈕,不會「運作」。真正運作的是圖示所代表的程式、應用程式或功能。應具體說明是哪個項目無法運作。

×He icons the modern art movement.

He is an icon of the modern art movement.

'Icon' 是名詞,不能當作動詞使用。沒有 'to icon' 這個動詞。要表達「他是...的標誌人物」,必須使用 'be an icon of' 的結構。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Icon"?What are tense/participle forms of "Icon"?