C1 adjective 中性

creative

/kriˈeɪ.tɪv/

Involving the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something new or solve a complex problem. In academic contexts, it refers to the cognitive process of generating novel and useful solutions or interpretations beyond established patterns.

例句

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1

She found a creative way to organize her small kitchen using vertical space.

She discovered an imaginative method to arrange her limited kitchen area.

2

The committee seeks a creative approach to address the systemic urban planning challenges.

The board is looking for an innovative strategy to deal with city development issues.

3

That's a super creative costume you made for the party!

You made a very original and inventive outfit for the event!

词族

名词
creativity
Verb
create
副词
creatively
形容词
creative
相关
creator
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记忆技巧

Remember that 'Creative' starts with 'Create'. Think of a 'Creator' who uses their 'Creative' mind to 'Create' something new.

快速测验

The designer's ______ approach led to a breakthrough in sustainable packaging.

正确!

正确答案是: creative

例句

1

She found a creative way to organize her small kitchen using vertical space.

everyday

She discovered an imaginative method to arrange her limited kitchen area.

2

The committee seeks a creative approach to address the systemic urban planning challenges.

formal

The board is looking for an innovative strategy to deal with city development issues.

3

That's a super creative costume you made for the party!

informal

You made a very original and inventive outfit for the event!

4

Creative thinking is essential for hypothesis generation in scientific research.

academic

Original cognitive processing is vital for developing theories in science.

5

We need a creative marketing strategy to penetrate the competitive European market.

business

A novel advertising plan is required to enter the tough European sector.

词族

名词
creativity
Verb
create
副词
creatively
形容词
creative
相关
creator

常见搭配

creative writing writing that uses imagination
creative process the steps taken to produce original work
creative spark a sudden flash of inspiration
creative solution a novel way to solve a problem
creative industry economic sectors based on individual creativity

常用短语

get your creative juices flowing

to start thinking of new and interesting ideas

creative accounting

exploiting legal loopholes to hide financial truths

creative license

freedom to change facts for artistic effect

容易混淆的词

creative vs inventive

Inventive usually refers to the creation of new mechanical devices or tools, while creative is broader, encompassing arts and abstract ideas.

creative vs imaginary

Imaginary means something is not real; creative describes the ability to produce new things.

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使用说明

The word is highly versatile and used both to describe a person's inherent talent and the quality of a specific output. In C1 level writing, it is often paired with abstract nouns like 'endeavor', 'pursuit', or 'potential'.

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常见错误

Learners sometimes use 'creation' (the object) when they mean 'creative' (the description). Also, avoid overusing it; for C1, try synonyms like 'innovative' in technical contexts.

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记忆技巧

Remember that 'Creative' starts with 'Create'. Think of a 'Creator' who uses their 'Creative' mind to 'Create' something new.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'creatus', the past participle of 'creare', meaning 'to make, bring forth, or produce'.

语法模式

Used as an adjective before a noun (e.g., creative thinking). Can be used after a linking verb (e.g., The solution was creative). Takes 'more' and 'most' for comparison.
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文化背景

In many modern Western societies, creativity is considered a key 21st-century skill, highly valued in the workforce for driving technological and social innovation.

快速测验

The designer's ______ approach led to a breakthrough in sustainable packaging.

正确!

正确答案是: creative

相关词

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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