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imagine

/ɪˈmædʒ.ɪn/

To form a mental image or concept of something that is not present to the senses or has never been actually experienced. It involves using your mind to think about what something could be like or to create stories and ideas.

예시

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1

I like to imagine that I am flying like a bird.

I like to imagine that I am flying like a bird.

2

It is difficult to imagine a more suitable candidate for the position.

It is difficult to imagine a more suitable candidate for the position.

3

Just imagine, we could be on vacation right now!

Just imagine, we could be on vacation right now!

어휘 가족

명사
imagination
Verb
imagine
부사
imaginatively
형용사
imaginative
관련
imagery
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'image'. When you imagine something, you are putting an 'image' inside your mind.

빠른 퀴즈

Can you _______ living on the moon?

정답!

정답은: imagine

예시

1

I like to imagine that I am flying like a bird.

everyday

I like to imagine that I am flying like a bird.

2

It is difficult to imagine a more suitable candidate for the position.

formal

It is difficult to imagine a more suitable candidate for the position.

3

Just imagine, we could be on vacation right now!

informal

Just imagine, we could be on vacation right now!

4

Scholars imagine that the ancient city was once a trade hub.

academic

Scholars imagine that the ancient city was once a trade hub.

5

We need to imagine new ways to reach our target customers.

business

We need to imagine new ways to reach our target customers.

어휘 가족

명사
imagination
Verb
imagine
부사
imaginatively
형용사
imaginative
관련
imagery

자주 쓰는 조합

hard to imagine hard to imagine
imagine life without imagine life without
vividly imagine vividly imagine
try to imagine try to imagine
can't imagine can't imagine

자주 쓰는 구문

Imagine that!

An expression used to show surprise.

I can't imagine.

Used to say you find something hard to believe or understand.

Imagine if...

Used to start a hypothetical situation.

자주 혼동되는 단어

imagine vs guess

'Guess' is trying to find a correct answer without certain knowledge, while 'imagine' is creating a mental picture.

imagine vs pretend

'Pretend' involves acting as if something is true, whereas 'imagine' is strictly a mental process.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word 'imagine' is most commonly followed by a 'that' clause or a gerund (verb ending in -ing). It is often used in the imperative form to ask someone to think of a scenario.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often try to use an infinitive after imagine (e.g., 'imagine to go'). Correct usage requires a gerund: 'imagine going'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'image'. When you imagine something, you are putting an 'image' inside your mind.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'imaginari', which means to form a mental picture or an image for oneself.

문법 패턴

Verb + gerund (e.g., imagine living) Verb + that clause (e.g., imagine that it is true) Can be used in the passive voice (e.g., it was imagined)
🌍

문화적 맥락

The word is iconic globally due to John Lennon's song 'Imagine,' which promotes a world of peace and unity.

빠른 퀴즈

Can you _______ living on the moon?

정답!

정답은: imagine

관련 표현

Actions 관련 단어

climb

A1

To move upward toward the top of something, often by using your hands and feet. It can also describe a path going up or a value increasing in number.

exit

A1

An exit is a door or passage used to leave a building, vehicle, or area. It can also refer to the act of going out or departing from a place.

lift

A1

To move something or someone from a lower position to a higher one. It often requires physical effort or the use of a machine to pick an object up.

push

A1

To use your hands or body to move something away from you by applying force. It can also describe the act of encouraging someone to work harder or achieve a goal.

touch

A1

To put your hand or another part of your body on something or someone. It is the act of making physical contact with an object to feel its texture or presence.

grab

A1

To take hold of something or someone suddenly, quickly, or roughly with your hand. It is often used when you are in a hurry or need to catch something before it falls.

drop

A1

A small, round shape of liquid that falls from a surface. It can also mean a reduction or a fall in the amount or level of something.

pick up

A1

A pick up is the act of collecting someone or something from a specific place. It can also refer to a small truck with an open back for carrying goods or a sudden improvement in a situation.

describe

A1

To say or write what someone or something is like. It is used to give details about how things look, feel, sound, or happen so that others can imagine them.

shout

A1

A loud cry or call made by a person using their voice. It is often used to express a strong emotion or to get the attention of someone who is far away.

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