conceptualize

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conceptualize — 動詞

  • conceptualizepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • conceptualizeshe / she / it
  • conceptualizedpast simple
  • conceptualizing-ing form

1. to develop a clear mental picture or an abstract understanding of something by t

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

概念化

在腦中形成清晰的想法

to develop a clear mental picture or an abstract understanding of something by thinking it through carefully, often so that it can be discussed, explained, or built upon.

例句

Ryan found it hard to conceptualize how the new tax policy would affect small businesses.

Ryan 發現很難概念化新稅務政策對小型企業的影響。

conceptualize + wh-clause (how...)

Dr. Anjali conceptualized a theory about how children learn their first language.

Anjali 博士構思了一套關於兒童如何學習母語的理論。

conceptualize + noun phrase (theory)

同義詞
  • conceive

    Similar formality; conceive (of) can be used with or without 'of', while conceptualize is always transitive.

  • envision

    More visual and future-oriented; common in everyday and business contexts.

  • formulate

    Emphasises systematic, step-by-step development, especially of plans or theories.

  • imagine

    Broader and less technical; can include unreal or impossible scenarios.

反義詞

文法句型

conceptualize + noun phrase

conceptualize + wh-clause

conceptualize + noun phrase + as + noun phrase

be conceptualized as + noun phrase

用法筆記

Always transitive — it requires a direct object (a theory, idea, problem, or system) or a wh-clause introduced by how, what, or why. The passive form (be conceptualized as) is common in academic writing when defining or classifying something.

常見錯誤

❌She conceptualized to improve the process.
✅She conceptualized a way to improve the process.
💡Conceptualize cannot be followed directly by an infinitive; it needs a noun phrase as its object.
❌He conceptualized about the problem.
✅He conceptualized the problem.
💡No preposition (about, on, over) is needed; the object follows the verb directly.