1. to form a mental picture of something
想像，設想
I can't image what the future will look like.
我無法想像未來會是什麼樣子。
Try to image yourself on a peaceful beach.
試著想像自己在一個寧靜的海灘上。
Image Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
image
verb
快速理解
What does "Image" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Image"?
「image」作動詞時，主要指在心中或媒體上形成或呈現某種形象。
- 1
想像；設想
EN: to form a mental picture of something
翻譯: 在心中描繪或構想某事物。
- 2
反映；象徵
EN: to represent or reflect something in a particular way
翻譯: 以特定方式呈現或反映某事物。
- 3
（在螢幕上）顯示影像
EN: to display a picture on a screen or other surface
翻譯: 在螢幕或其他表面上顯示圖像。
小提醒：注意「image」作動詞時，常與「how」、「what」等詞連用，描述呈現的方式或內容，例如「The report images the company as innovative.」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Image" in English）
How to pronounce "Image" in English?"Image" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Image" from YouTube Videos
Why are these 32 symbols found in caves all over Europe | Genevieve von Petzinger | TED
TED
“The oldest systems of graphic communication in the world -- Sumerian, cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphs, the earliest Chinese script- all emerged between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago, with each coming into existence from an earlier protosystem made up of counting marks and pictographic representations where the meaning and the image were the same, So a picture of a bird would really have represented that animal.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Image"?How does "Image" change by context?
2. to represent something in a picture, sculpture, or other art form
描繪，用圖像表現
The artist imaged the city's skyline in his painting.
藝術家在他的畫作中描繪了城市的天際線。
The statue images the goddess of wisdom.
這座雕像塑造了智慧女神的形象。
3. to reflect or mirror something
反映，映照
The lake imaged the surrounding mountains perfectly.
湖泊完美地映照出周圍的山巒。
Her writing images the social issues of the time.
她的作品反映了當時的社會問題。
4. to create a digital or photographic representation
製作影像，成像
The satellite imaged the entire continent.
衛星拍攝了整個大陸的影像。
The new software can image the hard drive for backup.
新軟體可以為硬碟製作備份映像。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Image"?How to make natural sentences with "Image"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| image + noun | 想像… | He could image the scene perfectly. (他能完美地想像那個場景。) |
| image + that + clause | 想像… | She liked to image that she was a famous explorer. (她喜歡想像自己是個著名的探險家。) |
| image + wh- clause | 想像… | It's hard to image how they managed to survive. (很難想像他們是如何設法生存下來的。) |
| image + V-ing | 想像… | I can't image living without electricity. (我無法想像沒有電的生活。) |
| be imaged + as + noun | 被描繪為… | In the story, the hero is imaged as a humble farmer. (在故事中，這位英雄被描繪為一位謙遜的農夫。) |
用法說明
How is "Image" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Image"?
image doing vs image to do
- image doing 通常用於描述一個具體、生動的想像畫面或場景，強調在腦海中「看見」那個正在進行的動作或狀態。
- image to do 則較為少見，聽起來不自然。在標準用法中，動詞 image 後面通常接名詞、代名詞或動名詞（-ing形式），而不是不定詞（to do）。
- 若要表達「想像去做某事」的意圖，更常見的說法是 imagine oneself doing 或使用 would like to 等其他結構。 EN: Can you imagine living in a castle? 翻譯: 你能想像住在城堡裡是什麼樣子嗎？
EN:It's hard to imagine him admitting his mistake.
翻譯:很難想像他會承認錯誤。
總結建議
建議使用 image + 名詞 或 image + (someone) doing 的結構，避免使用 image to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Image" and similar words?How to choose "Image" vs alternatives?
image vs imagine
「image」強調在腦海中具體地描繪或呈現出視覺畫面，而「imagine」則泛指任何形式的想像或設想，範圍更廣。
image vs visualize
「image」與「visualize」都涉及在心中形成畫面，但「visualize」更強調主動、有目的地運用視覺想像力來構思或規劃。
image vs picture
作為動詞時，「image」較為正式且技術性，而「picture」則更口語化，泛指在腦中形成任何形式的圖像或情景。
口語用法
How is "Image" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Image"?
引述
用於引述他人說過的話，特別是當你想強調對方使用的措辭或表達方式時。 EN: He was like, "I can't even image what that would be like," and I totally agreed. 翻譯: 他就說：「我根本無法想像那會是什麼樣子，」我完全同意。
EN:She just imaged the whole scenario out loud, "What if we just left everything behind?"
翻譯:她直接把整個情境想像出來，還說出來：「要是我們拋下一切會怎樣？」
語氣強調
用於強調說話者正在腦海中具體地描繪或構思某件事，常帶有生動或戲劇化的語氣。 EN: Image this: we're on a beach, the sun is setting, and not a single email to reply to. 翻譯: 想像一下：我們在海灘上，夕陽西下，而且一封要回的信都沒有。
EN:Can you even image how crazy that party was?
翻譯:你能想像那派對有多瘋狂嗎？
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，用作口語中的停頓填充詞，引導聽眾進入一個假設情境。 EN: So then I was thinking... image, right, if we took the other route instead. 翻譯: 所以我當時在想…想像一下，對吧，如果我們走了另一條路。
EN:It's just... image for a second how different things could have been.
翻譯:這只是…稍微想像一下事情原本可能有多麼不同。
正式寫作注意：在正式書寫或學術文章中，應避免將 "image" 作為動詞用於上述口語情境。建議改用更標準的動詞，如 "imagine"、"visualize"、"picture" 或 "describe"，以符合文體要求。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Image"?What fixed phrases with "Image" should I remember?
image oneself
verb + reflexive pronoun
想像自己（處於某種狀態或情境）
image something in one's mind
verb + object + prepositional phrase
在腦海中描繪、想像某事物
image that...
verb + that-clause
想像（某種情況）
image something as something
verb + object + as + complement
將某事物想像成、描繪為另一事物
vividly image
adverb + verb
生動地想像
image the future
verb + object
想像未來
image the scene
verb + object
想像那個場景
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Image"?Which "Image" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I image that he will come tomorrow.
✓I imagine that he will come tomorrow.
混淆 'image'（動詞：描繪、想像）與 'imagine'（想像）。'Image' 作動詞時較正式，通常指具體描繪或呈現某形象，而 'imagine' 則泛指腦海中的想像或設想。
×She imaged her future success.
✓She envisioned her future success.
雖然 'image' 作動詞有「想像」之意，但在日常口語中較少用於描述對個人未來或抽象概念的想像。更自然的說法是使用 'envision', 'picture', 或 'imagine'。
×Can you image the data for me?
✓Can you visualize the data for me?
在科技或學術情境中，'image' 作動詞常指「成像」（如醫學掃描、天文觀測），或「形象化地描繪」。若要表達「將數據以圖表等形式視覺化呈現」，應使用 'visualize' 或 'graph'。
×He is good at imaging stories for children.
✓He is good at creating vivid images in stories for children.
誤將 'image' 當作「創作故事內容」使用。'Image' 作動詞強調的是「塑造形象」或「描繪出畫面」，而非泛指「創作」故事本身。更地道的說法是使用 'create vivid images' 或 'paint a picture with words'。
×We need to image a new logo.
✓We need to design/create a new logo.
在商業或設計情境中，'image' 作動詞不適用於指「設計」一個具體的標誌或圖形。它更常用於抽象地「塑造（公司、產品等的）形象」。設計具體物件應使用 'design' 或 'create'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Image"?What are tense/participle forms of "Image"?
images(3rd_singular)imaging(present_participle)imaged(past)imaged(past_participle)