perception
gb/pɚsˈɛpʃən/ us/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
B2
Английски
~ 2600
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B2
entity
1
Understanding or interpretation of something
How someone thinks about or understands something.
Модел на употреба:
[someone]'s perception of [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'perception' with 'perspective'; 'perspective' refers to a point of view, while 'perception' is about understanding or interpretation.
Синоними
view (More informal and general; often used for opinions.)
|
interpretation (Focuses more on the act of explaining meaning.)
Антоними
misunderstanding (Refers to an incorrect understanding of something.)
Колокации
public perception
|perception of reality
|change perception
|perception gap
|perception shift
Теми
thinking
|communication
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Public perception of the company changed after the scandal.
- Her perception of the issue was shaped by personal experience.
- The film challenges our perception of history.
- Cultural background can influence perception of beauty.
- There is a gap between perception and reality.
Примери за учащи
- My perception of the city changed after I visited it.
- He has a different perception of the problem.
- The teacher asked about our perception of the story.
- Her perception of the movie was very positive.
Съществително
B2
entity
2
Awareness through the senses
The way you notice or become aware of something using your senses.
Модел на употреба:
perception of [sound/light/smell/etc.]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'perception' (awareness) with 'sense' (the organ or faculty itself).
Синоними
awareness (General term for noticing; not limited to senses.)
|
sensation (Refers more to the physical feeling itself rather than awareness.)
Антоними
insensitivity (Lack of ability to notice sensory input.)
Колокации
visual perception
|auditory perception
|color perception
|keen perception
Теми
science
|psychology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Cats have excellent night-time visual perception.
- His sharp perception allowed him to spot the small details.
- The test measures color perception in drivers.
- A loss of hearing affects auditory perception.
- Perception of taste can change with age.
Примери за учащи
- I have good color perception.
- Her perception of sound is very sharp.
- Dogs have strong smell perception.
- His perception of light is weak at night.
Съществително
formal
C1
entity
3
Quick and accurate insight
The ability to quickly understand things well and correctly.
Модел на употреба:
[someone]'s perception into [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners might think this meaning is about senses; here it refers to mental sharpness.
Синоними
discernment (Emphasizes good judgment and insight.)
|
insight (Focuses on deep understanding rather than just quickness.)
Антоними
ignorance (Lack of knowledge or awareness about something.)
Колокации
keen perception
|remarkable perception
|show perception
Теми
thinking
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Примери
- Her perception in negotiations saved the company money.
- The critic's deep perception impressed the audience.
- He showed great perception when dealing with the complex case.
Примери за учащи
- She has great perception about people.
- He showed good perception in his work.
- Her perception helped solve the problem.
Граматика
Речникова форма
perception
IPA
GB/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
US/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
Срички и ударение
per - cep - tion (3 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: perception
- Plural: perception, perceptions
Семейство думи
Forms
perceptions
noun
Core family
perceive
verb B1
perceptive
adjective C1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
imperceptible
adjective C1
imperceptibly
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
perceptual
adjective
perceptually
adverb
Изрази
beyond perception
1/bɪjˈɔnd pɚsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
Outside range of awareness or understanding
Too difficult to notice or understand.
Примери
- The changes are subtle and beyond perception for most people.
- Some scientific concepts are beyond human perception.
heighten perception
1/hˈaɪtən pɚsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
Increase ability to notice or understand
To make someone better at noticing or understanding things.
Примери
- Meditation can heighten your perception of the world around you.
- The training heightened his perception of small details.
public perception
1/pˈʌblɪk pɚsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
General public's understanding or opinion
What most people think about something or someone.
Примери
- Public perception of the policy has been mostly negative.
- The company works hard to improve public perception.