aesthetic
aesthetic — 形容詞
1. Connected with how something looks and with the appreciation of beauty, rather t
美學的
與美感、審美鑑賞相關的
Connected with how something looks and with the appreciation of beauty, rather than with how useful or practical it is.
Quinn buys old cameras mainly for their aesthetic value, not for taking photos.
Quinn 收集舊相機主要是看上它們的美學價值，而不是真的拿來拍照。
aesthetic + value: pattern for visual worth
The architect made every choice on aesthetic grounds, ignoring the cost.
那位建築師每個決定都基於美學考量，完全不管成本。
on aesthetic grounds: typical fixed phrase
Reading poetry every evening helped Jamal develop a stronger aesthetic sense.
每天晚上讀詩讓 Jamal 培養出更敏銳的美感。
There were no aesthetic reasons to keep the old wallpaper in the hallway.
從美學角度來看，沒有任何理由要保留走廊上那張舊壁紙。
Critics praised the film for its aesthetic appeal rather than its story.
影評人讚賞這部片的美學魅力，而不是它的劇情。
- practical
concerned with use and function rather than beauty
- functional
valued for what it does, not how it looks
文法句型
aesthetic + noun (value, sense, judgement)
用法筆記
Often appears before abstract nouns such as value, sense, appeal, judgement, grounds, or experience. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense judges or appreciates beauty (the aesthetic sense of a critic), while sense 2 means the object itself is beautiful.
常見錯誤
2. Pleasant or pleasing to look at; designed in a way that people find beautiful.
美觀的
外觀漂亮、賞心悅目的
Pleasant or pleasing to look at; designed in a way that people find beautiful.
Pia chose pale wooden shelves because they felt warm and aesthetic.
Pia 挑了淺色木頭層架，因為看起來既溫暖又美觀。
predicative use: feel/look + aesthetic
The garden has clean curves and soft lighting, giving it a very aesthetic look.
這座花園線條柔和、燈光輕盈，整體看起來非常美觀。
aesthetic + look/feel/appearance
Camille arranged the books by colour to make the shelf more aesthetic.
Camille 把書按顏色排好，讓書架看起來更好看。
The old stone bridge is more aesthetic than any new one in the city.
那座老石橋比城裡任何一座新橋都更好看。
Even the food at the small café was carefully plated and very aesthetic.
連那家小咖啡館的食物擺盤都很用心，非常美觀。
- beautiful
broader and stronger; 'aesthetic' often suggests careful design
- stylish
emphasises fashion and taste over pure beauty
- attractive
more general; covers people as well as design
文法句型
something is/looks aesthetic
an aesthetic + noun
用法筆記
Predicative use ('it is aesthetic') is common in everyday speech and on social media, but some traditional writers still prefer 'beautiful' or 'attractive' here. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense describes the object as beautiful; sense 1 describes the field, judgement, or value of beauty.
常見錯誤
3. Used about treatments, surgery, or products whose main goal is to make a person
醫美的
以改善外貌為主的醫療
Used about treatments, surgery, or products whose main goal is to make a person look better, not to cure illness.
Dr. Wren runs a small clinic that offers aesthetic treatments such as skin peels.
田中醫師開了一間小診所，提供像是換膚之類的醫美療程。
aesthetic + treatments: medical collocation
The hospital opened a new aesthetic surgery unit on the third floor.
醫院在三樓開設了新的醫美外科部門。
aesthetic surgery: fixed compound
Many patients come to the clinic for aesthetic reasons rather than medical ones.
許多病人到診所是為了醫美需求，而不是治療疾病。
Pia decided that aesthetic dentistry was too expensive for a student budget.
Pia 覺得對學生來說，美容牙科實在太貴了。
- reconstructive
rebuilds damaged tissue; medical rather than purely visual
- therapeutic
aims to treat illness, not improve looks
文法句型
aesthetic + medical noun (surgery, treatment, dentistry)
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun (surgery, treatment, clinic, medicine, dentistry). Often interchangeable with 'cosmetic' in this domain, but 'aesthetic' sounds slightly more clinical and modern in marketing.
常見錯誤
aesthetic — 名詞
1. The shared ideas about beauty and form that guide a particular group of artists,
美學主張
某流派共有的美感原則
The shared ideas about beauty and form that guide a particular group of artists, writers, or designers.
The young painters rejected the aesthetic of the older generation in Paris.
巴黎那群年輕畫家拒絕了上一輩的美學主張。
the aesthetic of + group: typical structure
Modernist writers shared an aesthetic that valued clear lines and short sentences.
現代主義作家共有一套藝術理念，重視乾淨的線條和短句。
shared + aesthetic: collective ideas about art
Wong's films follow a strict aesthetic built on slow shots and warm colours.
王導的電影遵循一套嚴謹的美學主張，建立在慢鏡頭與暖色調之上。
The museum guide explained the aesthetic behind each room of the exhibition.
博物館導覽員解說了展覽中每一個展間背後的藝術理念。
- philosophy
broader; covers ideas beyond beauty
- doctrine
stronger and more rigid; usually religious or political
文法句型
the aesthetic of + group/movement/era
用法筆記
Subject is usually an artistic movement, school, era, or named artist. Distinguish from noun sense 2: this is the underlying set of artistic rules; sense 2 is just the surface look of one thing or person.
常見錯誤
2. The overall look or visual feel that a person, room, brand, or piece of media gi
視覺風格
整體散發出的視覺氛圍
The overall look or visual feel that a person, room, brand, or piece of media gives off, often built around a clear theme such as colours, clothes, and decoration.
Quinn's bedroom has a soft cottagecore aesthetic, full of dried flowers and lace.
Quinn 的房間走柔和的鄉村風調性，到處都是乾燥花和蕾絲。
named subculture aesthetic: cottagecore, dark academia, etc.
The new café leans into a dark, moody aesthetic with low lights and brick walls.
這家新咖啡館主打陰鬱深沉的風格，燈光昏暗、紅磚裸露。
lean into + aesthetic: typical verb collocation
Jamal changed his whole wardrobe to match his new clean-boy aesthetic.
Jamal 把整個衣櫃換掉，配合他新的乾淨少年風格。
The brand's aesthetic is minimal: white space, thin fonts, and one bright colour.
這個品牌的視覺風格走極簡：留白、細字體，加上一個鮮豔的顏色。
Pia's photo feed has such a clear aesthetic that you can spot her posts instantly.
Pia 的照片版面有非常清楚的調性，一眼就能認出哪些是她發的。
文法句型
a/the + adjective + aesthetic
have an aesthetic
用法筆記
Very common in social media, fashion, and interior-design talk. Often follows a named style (cottagecore, minimalist, vintage, dark academia, Y2K). Distinguish from noun sense 1: this is the surface look of one specific thing; sense 1 is the deeper artistic theory of a movement.
常見錯誤
3. The area of philosophy that asks what beauty is, how art works, and why people e
美學（學科）
研究美與藝術的哲學分支
The area of philosophy that asks what beauty is, how art works, and why people enjoy certain things.
Dr. Wren teaches aesthetics every Friday afternoon to second-year students.
田中博士每週五下午為大二學生上美學課。
teach/study + aesthetics: academic context
Camille took a course in aesthetics and ended up writing about Japanese tea bowls.
Camille 修了一門美學課，最後寫了一篇關於日本茶碗的報告。
course/class in aesthetics
Aesthetics asks hard questions, such as why one face seems more beautiful than another.
美學會問一些棘手的問題，例如為什麼有的臉看起來比別的更美。
The library keeps its books on aesthetics next to the philosophy of mind.
圖書館把美學的書放在心靈哲學旁邊。
- philosophy of art
narrower phrase; focuses only on art objects, not all beauty
文法句型
study aesthetics
a course in aesthetics
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form 'aesthetics' for this academic sense, but takes a singular verb. Distinguish from noun sense 2: 'aesthetics' (this sense) is the academic field; 'an aesthetic' (sense 2) is one specific look.
常見錯誤
4. How beautiful or visually pleasing something is — the qualities that make people
外觀美感
事物在視覺上令人愉悅的程度
How beautiful or visually pleasing something is — the qualities that make people enjoy looking at it.
The car's engine is strong, but the aesthetics of the body still need work.
這台車引擎很強，但車身的美感還需要再加強。
the aesthetics of + thing: visual qualities
Pia cares more about the aesthetics of her phone case than its protection.
Pia 比起手機殼能不能保護手機，更在乎它的外觀美感。
care about / focus on + aesthetics
The new metro stations balance safety and aesthetics in a clever way.
新的捷運站很巧妙地兼顧了安全和美感。
Jamal judges every sneaker first on its aesthetics, then on the price.
Jamal 挑球鞋一律先看美感，再看價格。
- ugliness
the opposite quality
文法句型
the aesthetics of + noun
用法筆記
Almost always in the plural 'aesthetics' for this sense, and usually takes a plural verb because it refers to multiple visual qualities. Distinguish from noun sense 3: this means the visual quality of one specific thing; sense 3 is the academic field.
常見錯誤
5. Non-surgical skin and body treatments whose goal is making a client look younger
醫美療程
非手術的美容醫療服務
Non-surgical skin and body treatments whose goal is making a client look younger, fresher, or more attractive.
Quinn works in medical aesthetics and gives clients laser treatments after work.
Quinn 在醫美業工作，下班後幫客人做雷射療程。
medical aesthetics: industry term
The clinic specialises in non-surgical aesthetics such as fillers and skin peels.
這家診所專做非手術類醫美，例如填充劑和換膚。
non-surgical aesthetics: defining collocation
Aesthetics has become a fast-growing market in Taipei over the last five years.
過去五年，醫美在台北已成為快速成長的市場。
Dr. Wren studied skin science before moving into aesthetics full-time.
田中醫師原本研究皮膚科學，後來才全職轉向醫美。
- cosmetic medicine
very close synonym; slightly more medical in tone
- beauty treatments
everyday phrase; covers spa as well as clinic work
文法句型
work in aesthetics
a clinic specialising in aesthetics
用法筆記
Industry term, common in clinic names, job titles, and trade press. Often paired with 'medical', 'non-surgical', or 'facial'. Distinguish from sense 4: sense 5 names a class of beauty treatments; sense 4 is the visual-quality meaning of any object.