aesthetically
/iːsˈθetɪkli/ (bre, ipa) · /esˈθetɪkli/ (ame, ipa)
aesthetically — 副詞
1. with reference to beauty, design, or the artistic effect of something.
就美感看
從美或設計角度來說
with reference to beauty, design, or the artistic effect of something.
Ryo chose the blue cover because it worked better aesthetically with the room.
Ryo 選藍色封面，因為就美感看，它和房間更搭。
comments on visual suitability
The garden fence is sturdy, but aesthetically it clashes with the old house.
這道花園圍欄很牢固，但就美感看，它和老房子不搭。
Padma liked both lamps, yet aesthetically she preferred the taller one.
Padma 兩盞燈都喜歡，但就美感看，她偏好較高的那盞。
The two posters say the same thing, but aesthetically they feel very different.
這兩張海報表達的是同一件事，但就美感看，感覺很不一樣。
Henry kept the stone wall because aesthetically it suited the bakery.
Henry 留下那面石牆，因為就美感看，它很適合那家麵包店。
- visually
focuses on what can be seen, not the broader idea of art or taste
- artistically
often stresses creative style more strongly than simple visual fit
- stylistically
focuses on style choices rather than beauty itself
- practically
judges something by use or convenience rather than beauty
- functionally
focuses on whether something works well, not how it looks
文法句型
aesthetically + clause
verb + aesthetically
用法筆記
Often used when comparing how well something suits a place or design plan. Distinguish from sense 2 (IN A BEAUTIFUL WAY): this sense gives a judgment about beauty rather than describing how an action was carried out.
常見錯誤
2. in a way that makes something look beautiful, artistic, or carefully styled.
雅致地
把東西布置得好看有美感
in a way that makes something look beautiful, artistic, or carefully styled.
Yara wrapped the gift aesthetically with brown paper and dried flowers.
Yara 用牛皮紙和乾燥花，把禮物包得很美觀。
adverb of manner with decorate or wrap
The cafe displayed its cakes aesthetically on long white plates.
那家咖啡館把蛋糕雅致地擺在長長的白盤上。
Tuan arranged the stage lights aesthetically for the school play.
Tuan 為學校戲劇把舞台燈光安排得很雅致。
The photo book was arranged aesthetically on the studio table.
那本相簿被美觀地擺放在工作室的桌上。
Esteban stacked the fruit aesthetically near the kitchen window.
Esteban 把水果雅致地堆在廚房窗邊。
- beautifully
broader and more everyday, without the formal design tone
- tastefully
suggests good judgment and restraint in style
- artistically
often suggests stronger creative or expressive choices
- clumsily
in an awkward and unskilled way
- unattractively
so that the result does not look pleasing
文法句型
arrange + something + aesthetically
display + something + aesthetically
design + something + aesthetically
用法筆記
Most often used with verbs for arranging, presenting, lighting, or decorating things. Distinguish from sense 1 (IN TERMS OF BEAUTY): here the word describes the way something is styled, not the viewpoint used to judge it.