fantasize

/ˈfæntəsaɪz/ (bre, ipa) · [fˈæntəsˌaɪz] /ˈfæntəsaɪz/ (ame, ipa) · [fˈæntəsˌaɪz] /ˈfan-tə-ˌsīz How to pronounce fantasize (audio)/ (ame, mw)

fantasize — verb

  • fantasizepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • fantasizeshe / she / it
  • fantasizedpast simple
  • fantasizing-ing form

1. To spend time imagining a very enjoyable situation that will probably never real

1.動詞不及物B2
釋義

To spend time imagining a very enjoyable situation that will probably never really happen.

例句

Nia often fantasized about leaving her office job for a beach cafe.

pattern: fantasize about + -ing

During math class, Christopher fantasized about winning tickets to the World Cup.

collocation: fantasize about winning

同義詞
  • daydream

    More everyday and often used when your mind wanders away from what you should be doing.

  • dream

    Broader and can describe either a daydream or a real hope for the future.

  • imagine

    The widest choice, used for any mental picture, not only pleasant unrealistic ones.

文法句型

fantasize about + noun

fantasize about + -ing

用法筆記

Usually followed by about + noun or about + -ing. It suggests pleasant wishful thinking or escape, not a serious plan that you expect to carry out.

常見錯誤

❌We fantasized a trip to Spain all winter.
✅We fantasized about a trip to Spain all winter.
💡This verb usually takes about before the thing you imagine.
❌Lena fantasized a new phone, so she saved money for one.
✅Lena wanted a new phone, so she saved money for one.
💡fantasize suggests an unreal daydream, not a practical goal you are actively working toward.