fantasise

fantasise — verb

1. to imagine an enjoyable situation, especially as an escape from real life, even

1.動詞不及物C1
釋義

to imagine an enjoyable situation, especially as an escape from real life, even though you know it probably will not come true.

例句

Dewi fantasised about opening a beach cafe after paying off her debts.

fantasise about + -ing for an unreal wish

While the train crawled through traffic, Hao fantasised that he was already home.

fantasise that + clause

同義詞
  • daydream

    very close in meaning, often used for pleasant thoughts that drift through your mind during ordinary life

  • imagine

    broader and more neutral; it can describe practical or realistic mental pictures as well

  • dream

    broader; can refer to sleep, hopes, or ideal future plans, not only unreal pleasant scenes

文法句型

fantasise about + noun phrase

fantasise about + -ing

fantasise that + clause

用法筆記

British spelling; American English usually writes fantasize. The verb is commonly followed by about + noun phrase or about + -ing, and it often suggests enjoyable escape rather than a serious plan.

常見錯誤

❌She fantasised to move to Seoul next year.
✅She fantasised about moving to Seoul next year.
💡fantasise is usually followed by about + noun phrase or about + -ing, not to + infinitive.