visual
/ˈvɪʒuəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈvɪʒuəl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈvi-zhə-wəl -zhəl; ˈvizh-wəl/ (ame, mw) · /ˈvɪʒ.u.əl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈvɪʒ.u.əl/ (ame, ipa)
visual — 形容詞
- visualpositive
- more visualcomparative
- most visualsuperlative
1. connected with the ability to see, or involving the act of looking at something.
視覺的
與視覺或觀看有關的
connected with the ability to see, or involving the act of looking at something.
Emma's visual memory of her grandmother's kitchen was still very clear after all those years.
Emma 對祖母廚房的視覺記憶在多年後仍然非常清晰。
collocation: visual memory
The museum offers a rich visual experience that attracts visitors from around the world.
這間博物館提供了豐富的視覺體驗，吸引來自世界各地的遊客。
Wei prefers visual instructions with diagrams over long written paragraphs.
Wei 比較喜歡搭配圖表的視覺指示，而不是長篇的文字說明。
The art school entrance exam tests both technical skill and visual awareness.
這間藝術學校的入學考試同時測試技術能力和視覺感受力。
A good video game creates a strong visual world that feels real to the player.
一款好的電玩遊戲能營造出強烈的視覺世界，讓玩家感到身歷其境。
文法句型
visual + noun
用法筆記
Typically used before a noun (visual art, visual system, visual effects). The adverb visually can be used instead when a preceding noun is not needed.
常見錯誤
2. able to be seen with the eyes; not hidden or invisible.
可見的
肉眼能夠看見的
able to be seen with the eyes; not hidden or invisible.
The crack in the ceiling was visual only under direct sunlight.
天花板上的裂縫只有在陽光直接照射下才看得見。
predicate adjective pattern: was visual only under
Henry checked the machine for any visual damage before turning it on.
Henry 在啟動機器之前檢查了是否有任何可見的損壞。
collocation: visual damage
The visual proof of the repair satisfied the building inspector immediately.
這項維修的可見證據立即讓建築檢查員感到滿意。
Élise saw a clear visual difference between the two paint samples on the wall.
Élise 看到牆上兩種油漆樣本之間有明顯的可見差異。
The new bridge had a strong visual presence along the river skyline.
這座新橋在河岸天際線上留下了強烈的視覺存在感。
文法句型
be + visual
visual + noun
用法筆記
More formal than visible. Common in technical, inspection, and assessment contexts. Distinguish from sense 1: sense 2 focuses on whether something CAN be seen, not on the process of seeing.
常見錯誤
visual — 名詞
- visualsingular
- visualsplural
1. a picture, chart, video clip, or similar item used in a presentation, report, or
視覺素材
用來說明或裝飾的圖片、圖表等
a picture, chart, video clip, or similar item used in a presentation, report, or lesson to help explain information.
The teacher used colourful visuals to help the class understand the water cycle.
老師用色彩鮮豔的圖像來幫助學生理解水循環。
collocation: use visuals
Each presentation slide needs at least one visual to support the main idea.
簡報中每張投影片需要至少一個圖像來支持主要論點。
The marketing team prepared eye-catching visuals for the new product launch campaign.
行銷團隊為新產品上市活動準備了引人注目的圖像。
Darius added several charts and photographs as visuals in his science report.
Darius 在他的科學報告中加入了幾張圖表和照片作為視覺輔助。
The conference room had large screens for displaying visuals during the keynote speech.
會議室裡有大螢幕，用於在主旨演講中展示圖像。
- graphic
often computer-generated or digital images, more technical
- illustration
a picture that explains or decorates text, often hand-drawn
- visual aid
a broader term including objects like models and posters, not just images
文法句型
visuals + verb
create/produce/prepare/use + visuals
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural (visuals). A single item can be called 'a visual', but 'visual aid' or 'image' is more common for the singular.
2. a picture formed in the mind, created by memory or imagination, rather than seen
心像；畫面
腦海中浮現的畫面
a picture formed in the mind, created by memory or imagination, rather than seen with the eyes.
Rohan saw a vivid visual of a misty forest when he read the poem.
Rohan 在讀詩時看到迷霧森林的生動畫面。
grammar pattern: a visual of [something]
The witness tried hard to form a clear visual of the suspect's face from memory.
目擊者努力在腦中形成嫌疑人臉孔的清晰印象。
collocation: form a visual
Closing her eyes, Sumin held a strong visual of her childhood bedroom back in Seoul.
Sumin 閉上眼睛，腦中浮現出首爾童年臥室的強烈畫面。
The novel creates powerful visuals of daily life in a small coastal fishing village.
這本小說在讀者腦中創造出沿海小漁村日常生活的鮮明畫面。
The meditation guide asked everyone to hold a visual of a calm blue lake.
冥想指導老師請大家在腦中想像一片寧靜的藍色湖泊。
- image
broader, can be physical or mental; the most common word for a picture in the mind
- mental picture
a more everyday phrase for the same concept
- vision
a mental image, but often implies something imagined for the future or in a dream-like state
文法句型
have/get/form + a visual + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used with of + noun phrase to specify the content of the mental picture. The plural form (visuals) can also be used for multiple mental images. Distinguish from sense 1: sense 2 refers to images in the mind, not physical pictures or slides.