mystique
gb/mɪstˈik/ us/mɪstˈik/
C1
Английски
misztikum, titokzatosság, nimbusz
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
C1
1
misztikum
C1
Модел на употреба:
the mystique of [someone/something]
The actor rarely gives interviews, which adds to his mystique.
A színész ritkán ad interjút, ami csak fokozza a körülötte lévő misztikumot.
There’s a mystique around that old house at the end of the road.
Különös misztikum lengi körül az út végén álló öreg házat.
Part of the city’s mystique comes from its hidden alleys and rooftop bars.
Примери за учащи
She has a mystique that makes people curious.
Van benne valami misztikum, amitől az emberek kíváncsiak lesznek.
The museum has a mystique of history and secrets.
A múzeumot a történelem és a titkok különös misztikuma lengi körül.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse mystique (a quality or aura) with mystic (a religious/spiritual person) or mystical (an adjective).
Значение
an aura of mystery and charm
Колокации
an air of mystique
|a sense of mystique
|the mystique of Hollywood
|the mystique of the artist
|the mystique surrounding her
|a mystique of secrecy
|maintain a mystique
|add to the mystique
|part of the mystique
|shrouded in mystique
Синоними
aura (General atmosphere or feeling, not necessarily mysterious.)
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allure (Emphasizes attractiveness rather than mystery.)
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glamour (Emphasizes exciting beauty and charm, less about secrecy.)
Антоними
ordinariness (The quality of being normal and not special or mysterious.)
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transparency (Openness that removes secrecy and mystery.)
Теми
people
|culture
|emotions
|media
|daily_life
Определение
a feeling of mystery that makes something seem special
A special quality that makes someone or something seem mysterious, attractive, or glamorous.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
C1
2
nimbusz
C1
Модел на употреба:
the mystique of [place/period/activity]
Books and films helped create the mystique of the cowboy lifestyle.
A könyvek és a filmek hozzájárultak a cowboyéletmód nimbuszának kialakulásához.
The company’s success has given entrepreneurship a certain mystique.
A cég sikere bizonyos nimbuszt adott a vállalkozói létnek.
Once you see how the process works, the mystique disappears.
Примери за учащи
Travel ads build the mystique of the island.
Az utazási hirdetések építik a sziget nimbuszát.
After the tour, the job lost its mystique.
A körbevezetés után odalett a munka nimbusza.
Честа грешка:
Mystique is usually a general impression, not a specific secret or puzzle (that would be a mystery).
Значение
romanticized belief in specialness
Колокации
the mystique of the West
|the mystique of royalty
|the mystique of the frontier
|the mystique of the past
|the mystique of success
|the mystique of the stage
|the mystique surrounding the job
|the mystique of science
|the mystique of power
|fed the mystique
Синоними
myth (A traditional or false story/idea; can be more clearly untrue than mystique.)
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romance (A sentimental idealization, not necessarily involving mystery.)
Антоними
reality (Focus on facts rather than an idealized impression.)
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demystification (The process of removing mystery or special status.)
Теми
culture
|history
|beliefs
|society
Определение
an idea that something is special because it seems mysterious
A widely held, often exaggerated impression that something is uniquely powerful, special, or hard to understand.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
C1
BUSINESS
3
misztikum
C1
Модел на употреба:
create/cultivate a mystique (around [someone/something])
The company cultivates a mystique by revealing very little about new products before launch.
A cég úgy építi a misztikumát, hogy a bevezetés előtt alig árul el valamit az új termékekről.
Luxury brands often rely on mystique to justify high prices.
A luxusmárkák gyakran a misztikumra építenek, hogy igazolják a magas áraikat.
By limiting access and invitations, they built a mystique around the event.
Примери за учащи
The brand created a mystique to seem exclusive.
A márka misztikumot teremtett maga körül, hogy exkluzívnak tűnjön.
He cultivates a mystique online by posting little.
Az interneten azzal épít maga köré misztikumot, hogy alig posztol.
Честа грешка:
In this sense, mystique is about image and perception, not supernatural mystery.
Значение
carefully cultivated brand mystery
Колокации
cultivate a mystique
|create a mystique
|build a mystique
|a brand mystique
|product mystique
|designer mystique
|exclusive mystique
|maintain the mystique
|trade on mystique
|marketing mystique
Синоними
cachet (Prestige and high status, often linked to exclusivity more than mystery.)
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image (General public impression; less specifically about mystery.)
Антоними
mass-market image (An image of being widely available rather than exclusive or mysterious.)
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plainness (A lack of special styling or aura.)
Теми
business
|marketing
|media
|fashion
Определение
a planned ‘mysterious’ image to attract attention
A deliberately created image of mystery or exclusivity used to make a person, product, or brand seem more desirable.
Граматика
Речникова форма
mystique
IPA
GB/mɪstˈik/
US/mɪstˈik/
Срички и ударение
mys - tique (2 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tique)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: mystique
- Plural: mystique
Семейство думи
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
demystify
verb C1
demystification
noun C1
Advanced or less common
mystification
noun
mysteriousness
noun
Изрази
an air of mystique
1/ən ˈɛɹ əv mɪstˈik/
fixed phrase
noticeable mysterious vibe
a feeling that someone seems mysterious
Примери
- He speaks quietly and keeps an air of mystique.
- The dim lighting gave the restaurant an air of mystique.
- Her silence added an air of mystique to the story.
Примери за учащи
- He has an air of mystique.
- The place has an air of mystique.
lose its mystique
1/lˈuz ˈɪts mɪstˈik/
fixed phrase
stop seeming special or mysterious
to stop feeling special or mysterious
Примери
- Once the recipe went online, the dish lost its mystique.
- After a few weeks at the new job, it started to lose its mystique.
- When everyone can do it, the hobby loses its mystique.
Примери за учащи
- The city lost its mystique for me.
- The job lost its mystique.
maintain a mystique
1/meɪntˈeɪn ə mɪstˈik/
fixed phrase
keep a mysterious image
to keep yourself a little mysterious
Примери
- She maintains a mystique by staying off social media.
- The band tried to maintain a mystique between album releases.
- They maintained a mystique around the project until launch day.
Примери за учащи
- He maintains a mystique.
- The brand maintains a mystique.
the mystique of [something]
1/ðə mɪstˈik əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
mysterious special appeal of something
the mystery and charm that makes something seem special
Примери
- Tourists come for the mystique of ancient Egypt.
- The mystique of the courtroom fascinates many law students.
- She wrote about the mystique of living off-grid.
Примери за учащи
- I like the mystique of old cities.
- The book explains the mystique of jazz.