stylize

stylize — verb

  • stylizepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • stylizes3rd person singular
  • stylizing-ing form
  • stylizedpast simple

1. To create or represent something in a way that follows a particular set of artis

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

To create or represent something in a way that follows a particular set of artistic rules or conventions, rather than trying to make it look exactly like real life.

例句

Mei stylized the trees into simple curved lines for her children's book illustration.

stylize + object + into + [simplified form]

Thiago stylizes the dancers' movements so each gesture tells a clear part of the story.

present tense: stylizes + object + to-infinitive purpose clause

同義詞
  • conventionalize

    more formal and less common; focuses on making something conform to conventions

  • schematize

    more technical; emphasizes reducing to a diagram or systematic pattern

  • simplify

    broader meaning — can mean making anything easier, not necessarily artistic

反義詞
  • naturalize

    to make something appear more realistic or natural

  • realize

    to represent something in a lifelike or accurate way

文法句型

stylize + object

be stylized + adverbial/prepositional phrase

用法筆記

Often used in art, design, and creative contexts. The past participle stylized is also common as an adjective (e.g., 'a stylized drawing of a bird').

常見錯誤

The designer styled the logo to match the brand.' (when meaning artistic simplification).
The designer stylized the logo to match the brand.
💡'Style' as a verb usually means to arrange or design hair, clothes, or a general look; 'stylize' specifically means to follow artistic conventions or simplify for a particular style.