physique

/fɪˈziːk/ (bre, ipa) · /fɪˈziːk/ (ame, ipa) · /fə-ˈzēk/ (ame, mw)

physique — noun

  • physiquesingular
  • physiquesplural

1. a person's overall body build, especially how slim, broad, strong, or slight the

1.名詞C1
釋義

a person's overall body build, especially how slim, broad, strong, or slight they look.

例句

Years of swimming gave Elena a strong, balanced physique.

collocation: strong physique

The trainer measured Ben's physique before the boxing season began.

pattern: measure someone's physique

同義詞
  • build

    the closest everyday word, often used for body size and strength

  • figure

    often emphasizes visible shape and is common in fashion or appearance contexts

  • frame

    focuses more on basic body structure, especially width and bones

  • body

    much broader and does not specifically focus on build or shape

文法句型

have a [adjective] physique

develop a stronger physique

lose one's physique

用法筆記

Often used in writing about sport, exercise, or appearance, and it sounds more formal than body or build. It usually describes a person's whole shape rather than one body part.

常見錯誤

❌Regular exercise improved his physics.
✅Regular exercise improved his physique.
💡'physics' is the science subject; 'physique' means body build.
❌The swimmer has a powerful physical.
✅The swimmer has a powerful physique.
💡'physical' is usually an adjective, not this noun.