image
gb/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/ us/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/
A2
Английски
~ 1000
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
A2
entity
1
A picture or visual likeness
A picture or photo of something or someone.
Модел на употреба:
an image of [something/someone]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'image' with 'imagination', which refers to the ability to form ideas in the mind.
Синоними
picture (Most common and general term; interchangeable in many contexts.)
|
photo (Specifically refers to a photograph.)
Антоними
reality (Contrasts the representation with the actual thing.)
Колокации
digital image
|public image
|create an image
|image file
|clear image
Теми
media
|art
|technology
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She showed me an image of her new house.
- The website took a long time to load the high-resolution image.
- This camera produces clear and sharp images.
- The magazine cover featured an image of the famous actor.
Примери за учащи
- I saw an image of a cat.
- He sent me an image of his car.
- There is an image on the wall.
- I like this image of the beach.
Съществително
B1
entity
2
Reputation or public impression
The way most people think about someone or something.
Модел на употреба:
[someone's/something's] image
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'image' here with a literal picture; in this sense it is metaphorical.
Синоними
reputation (Focuses more on long-term respect or standing.)
|
profile (Often used in media or marketing contexts for visibility and identity.)
Антоними
disrepute (State of having a bad reputation.)
Колокации
public image
|damage one's image
|improve image
|corporate image
Теми
business
|media
|society
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The scandal damaged the politician's public image.
- The company is trying to improve its green image.
- Celebrities often hire managers to maintain their image.
Примери за учащи
- He wants to have a good image at work.
- The company works hard to keep a clean image.
- Her public image is very positive.
Съществително
B1
entity
3
A picture in the mind
A picture you see in your mind.
Модел на употреба:
an image of [something] in [someone's] mind
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes mix up 'image' with 'idea', which is broader and not necessarily visual.
Синоними
vision (Can imply a more vivid or dream-like mental picture.)
|
mental picture (Plain phrase for the same idea; informal.)
Антоними
blankness (Absence of mental imagery.)
Колокации
mental image
|vivid image
|clear image
Теми
psychology
|imagination
|emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- I have a clear image of my childhood home.
- The book created a strong image in my mind.
- She couldn't get the image out of her head.
Примери за учащи
- I have an image of my school in my head.
- This story gives me an image of the sea.
- He has an image of his father smiling.
Съществително
technical
A2
entity
4
Digital picture file
A picture stored on a computer or phone as a file.
Синоними
graphic (Often used for non-photographic visuals like drawings and charts.)
Колокации
image file
|JPEG image
|upload an image
Теми
technology
|computing
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Please attach the image to your email.
- The website has thousands of free stock images.
- You can edit the image using this software.
Примери за учащи
- I put an image on my blog.
- He sent me an image by email.
- They use images on their website.
Граматика
Речникова форма
image
IPA
GB/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/
US/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/
Срички и ударение
im - age (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (im)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: image
- Plural: images
Семейство думи
Forms
images
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unimaginative
adjective
unimaginable
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
imaging
noun
imaginable
adjective
Изрази
burned into one's memory/image/mind
1/bˈɚnd ˈɪntu wˈʌnz mˈɛmɚiɪmˈeɪd͡ʒmɪnd/
idiom
Permanently remembered vividly
To remember something very clearly for a long time because it was so strong or emotional.
Примери
- The scene was burned into his memory forever.
- That terrible image is burned into my mind.
image is everything
1/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ ˈɪz ˈɛvɹiθˌɪŋ/
idiom
informal
Appearance matters most
How something looks or seems is the most important thing.
Примери
- In fashion, they say that image is everything.
- For some politicians, it seems that image is everything.
mirror image
1/mˈɪɹɚ ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Exact reversed copy of something
Something that looks exactly like something else but is reversed, like in a mirror.
Примери
- The twins are like mirror images of each other.
- The logo is a mirror image of the original design.
- The letter 'b' is the mirror image of 'd'.