concretize
concretize — 動詞
- concretizepresent simple I / you / we / they
- concretizes3rd person singular
- concretizing-ing form
- concretizedpast simple
1. to turn a vague idea, plan, or concept into something clear and definite that ca
具體化
將模糊概念轉為明確形式
to turn a vague idea, plan, or concept into something clear and definite that can be understood, written down, or acted upon — for instance, turning a rough design into a detailed drawing, or a general goal into a step-by-step schedule.
The architect helped Jin concretize his dream of a floating house into a detailed blueprint.
建築師幫 Jin 將他夢想中的水上屋具體化為詳細的藍圖。
concretize + [abstract object] + into + [concrete result]
The company's mission statement was finally concretized after months of debate among the board members.
經過董事會數個月的討論之後，公司的使命宣言終於被具體化了。
passive: be concretized
Alessia used a simple spreadsheet to concretize the rough budget estimates for the new program.
Alessia 用一個簡單的試算表，將新方案的粗略預算估計具體化。
Adaeze asked each student to concretize their research idea by writing a one-page proposal.
Adaeze 要求每位學生寫一份一頁的提案，將他們的研究想法具體化。
The sculptor spent weeks trying to concretize the images in her mind into clay models.
那位雕刻家花了數週時間，試著將腦中的影像具體化為陶土模型。
- specify
more neutral and common; focuses on stating particular details rather than the broader process of making something real
- define
emphasises setting clear boundaries or meanings; less about the transformation from abstract to concrete
- formalize
focuses on giving official or structured form; often implies following established procedures
- materialize
can be intransitive; suggests something appearing or happening as if by magic, not through deliberate effort
- abstract
to remove or separate from concrete reality; the opposite direction of mental processing
文法句型
concretize + [abstract object] + into + [concrete result]
be + concretized
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person, group, or tool acting on an abstract object (idea, plan, concept, vision). Common in academic, business, and design contexts.
常見錯誤
2. to gradually develop from a vague thought or possibility into a definite form or
成形
（想法、計畫）逐漸成真
to gradually develop from a vague thought or possibility into a definite form or reality — for example, a rough plan becoming a set of detailed instructions, or a dream turning into an actual project.
Her vague plan for a café concretized as she saved money and found a location.
她那開一間咖啡館的模糊計畫，隨著她存錢並找到地點而成形了。
concretize + over time + as + [supporting actions]
The community garden project concretized when volunteers showed up with tools and seedlings.
社區菜園計畫在義工們帶著工具和幼苗出現之後成形了。
Over several years, Ryan's abstract ideas about sustainable living concretized into a practical daily routine.
經過好幾年，Ryan 關於永續生活的抽象想法，成形為一套實用的日常作息。
The idea for a festival concretized when Minh met other directors who shared his passion.
舉辦一個 festival 的想法，在 Minh 遇到跟他有同樣熱情的導演之後成形了。
Zola's dream of running a shop concretized when she signed the lease.
Zola 經營書店的夢想，在她簽下一間老店的租約時成形了。
- materialize
very similar; focuses on something appearing or happening, often with a hint of unexpectedness
- take shape
more common and informal; a phrasal verb that covers the same gradual development
- crystallize
suggests a sudden clear form emerging; often used for thoughts or ideas
- dissolve
suggests a plan or idea fading away instead of taking definite form
文法句型
concretize + (often with in / into / over time)
用法筆記
Subject is always an abstract entity (idea, plan, vision, dream, project). Unlike sense 1, there is no agent doing the concretizing — the change happens gradually or as a result of circumstances. Distinguish from sense 1 (MAKE SPECIFIC) where someone deliberately makes something concrete.