assemblage
/əˈsemblɪdʒ/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈsemblɪdʒ/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈsem-blij for sense 3 also ˌa-ˌsäm-ˈbläzh/ (ame, mw)
assemblage — noun
- assemblagesingular
- assemblagesplural
1. a gathering of various items, people, or animals that have been brought together
a gathering of various items, people, or animals that have been brought together in one place, often of different or mixed kinds
An odd assemblage of old toys, kitchen tools, and broken watches filled the shelf.
odd assemblage of
The museum displayed a rare assemblage of ancient coins from the Zhou dynasty.
rare assemblage of
A strange assemblage of journalists and photographers waited outside the courthouse.
Chidi found an interesting assemblage of seashells along the beach near his home.
The annual fair brought together a colorful assemblage of local farmers and artists.
- collection
more common and less formal than 'assemblage'; suitable for everyday speech
- gathering
specifically for people; implies an event or social occasion
- assortment
emphasizes variety among the gathered items
- individual
a single item or person, as opposed to a group
文法句型
assemblage of + plural noun phrase
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' to specify what has been gathered. Frequently used with an adjective that describes the variety or type (e.g., odd, strange, colorful, rare, diverse).
常見錯誤
2. the process or action of fitting parts or components together to build a complet
the process or action of fitting parts or components together to build a complete object or structure
The assemblage of the bookshelf took Layla nearly three hours to complete.
assemblage of
Haruto watched a video about the assemblage of a motorcycle engine.
assemblage of a motorcycle engine
Instructions for the assemblage of the garden shed were confusing and poorly written.
Lin followed the instruction sheet during the assemblage of the custom bicycle.
Diego supervised the assemblage of the stage for the school concert.
- assembly
the more common word for putting parts together; preferred in everyday and manufacturing contexts
- construction
broader in meaning; can refer to building from raw materials rather than from pre-made parts
- fabrication
more technical; often implies manufacturing from components
- disassembly
the process of taking something apart
- dismantling
the act of breaking something into its separate parts
文法句型
the assemblage of + noun phrase
用法筆記
More formal and technical than 'assembly'; often used in written instructions, project plans, or technical descriptions of the building process. For manufacturing contexts, 'assembly' is the more natural choice.
常見錯誤
3. a piece of art made by combining collected everyday objects, such as scraps of m
a piece of art made by combining collected everyday objects, such as scraps of material, metal pieces, or discarded items, into a three-dimensional composition
The artist created an assemblage from old bicycle parts and scrap metal.
created an assemblage from
Zara's latest assemblage combined broken glass, dried flowers, and newspaper clippings.
A large assemblage made of plastic bottles hung on the gallery wall.
The children made an assemblage of twigs, leaves, and bottle caps in art class.
Many visitors stopped to admire the colorful assemblage of buttons and beads.
- collage
a related but distinct two-dimensional technique using paper and other flat materials glued onto a surface
- construction
a more general term for three-dimensional artwork; not limited to found objects
文法句型
make / create an assemblage
assemblage of + materials
用法筆記
Used specifically in the context of visual art. Refers to three-dimensional works made from found objects, as distinct from collage (which is two-dimensional and typically uses paper).