idolise

idolise — verb

1. to treat someone as if they are almost perfect, admiring them far more than is r

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to treat someone as if they are almost perfect, admiring them far more than is reasonable

例句

As a child, Paloma idolised the singer whose posters covered her wall.

idolise + famous person

Nora idolised her basketball coach and copied every move in practice.

idolise + person you want to imitate

同義詞
  • adore

    can show very strong liking, but it does not always suggest blind hero-worship

  • worship

    is stronger and more dramatic, and it can sound religious or exaggerated

  • look up to

    is milder and focuses on respect and wanting to copy someone

反義詞
  • despise

    means strongly dislike and have no respect for someone

  • look down on

    means think someone is beneath you rather than admirable

文法句型

idolise + person

idolise + public figure

grow up idolising + someone

用法筆記

The object is usually a person such as a celebrity, leader, coach, or older relative. Idolise is stronger and less balanced than admire, and it often suggests you ignore the person's faults.

常見錯誤

❌Many children idolise to the actor.
✅Many children idolise the actor.
💡idolise takes a direct object, not to.
❌I idolise her piano skills.
✅I admire her piano skills.
💡idolise is mainly used for a person, not only for one ability.