Angličtina

aesthetics

gb/ɛsθˈɛtɪks/ us/ɛsθˈɛtɪks/
C1 Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno C1 property
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appearance and visual appeal

the way something looks, especially how attractive or stylish it is

Vzorec užití: the aesthetics of [something]; [something]'s aesthetics; for aesthetics
Častá chyba:
Do not use aesthetics as an adjective: say an aesthetic design, not an aesthetics design.
Synonyma
appearance (more general and less focused on style or beauty) | look (more informal and everyday) | visual appeal (emphasizes attractiveness to the eye)
Antonyma
functionality (contrasts appearance with how well something works) | practicality (emphasizes usefulness rather than visual style)
Kolokace
modern aesthetics |visual aesthetics |sleek aesthetics |overall aesthetics |website aesthetics |app aesthetics |interior aesthetics |aesthetics matter |focus on aesthetics |improve the aesthetics
Témata
design |art |fashion |media
Příklady
  • The redesign improved the site's speed without changing its aesthetics.
  • In this restaurant, aesthetics matter almost as much as the food.
  • The chair is comfortable, but the aesthetics are not really to my taste.
Učební příklady
  • I like the aesthetics of this room.
  • The phone has simple, clean aesthetics.
Podstatné jméno C1 abstract
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principles of style and taste

the style or taste that guides how something is made or presented

Vzorec užití: the aesthetics of [someone/something]; [adjective] aesthetics; [group]'s aesthetics
Častá chyba:
Aesthetics can refer to a whole style or set of tastes, not only to whether something is beautiful.
Synonyma
style (broader and more everyday) | sensibility (emphasizes personal or cultural taste) | design language (used especially for planned visual systems in design)
Antonyma
utilitarianism (emphasizes usefulness and practical purpose over beauty or style)
Kolokace
design aesthetics |brand aesthetics |minimalist aesthetics |retro aesthetics |punk aesthetics |urban aesthetics |film aesthetics |artistic aesthetics |shared aesthetics |traditional aesthetics
Témata
art |design |culture |fashion
Příklady
  • The film combines horror aesthetics with bright pop colors.
  • Their brand aesthetics are based on clean lines, soft colors, and simple typography.
  • She wrote an essay on the aesthetics of Japanese garden design.
Učební příklady
  • I like the band's retro aesthetics.
  • The café has warm, natural aesthetics.
Podstatné jméno technical C1 abstract
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philosophy of beauty and art

the study of beauty, art, and taste as a subject in philosophy

Vzorec užití: aesthetics is [something]; study aesthetics; a course in aesthetics
Častá chyba:
In this academic sense, aesthetics usually takes a singular verb: Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy.
Synonyma
philosophy of art (slightly narrower; focuses especially on art) | theory of beauty (older or more limited in scope)
Kolokace
philosophical aesthetics |Kantian aesthetics |aesthetics course |aesthetics seminar |study aesthetics |theory of aesthetics |aesthetics and ethics |aesthetics professor |modern aesthetics |aesthetics of art
Témata
philosophy |art |education
Příklady
  • Aesthetics asks why people find some images beautiful and others disturbing.
  • She took a graduate seminar in aesthetics and contemporary art theory.
  • In philosophy, aesthetics is often discussed alongside ethics and metaphysics.
Učební příklady
  • He studies aesthetics at university.
  • Aesthetics is about beauty and art.
Podstatné jméno business C1 abstract
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cosmetic appearance treatments

cosmetic treatments that help people change or improve their appearance

Vzorec užití: work in aesthetics; train in aesthetics; an aesthetics clinic
Častá chyba:
This industry meaning is common in beauty and medical contexts; it does not simply mean stylish appearance.
Synonyma
cosmetic medicine (more medical and often used for clinical treatments) | beauty treatments (broader and less medical) | appearance medicine (more formal and less common)
Antonyma
reconstructive medicine (focuses on restoring structure or function rather than elective appearance)
Kolokace
medical aesthetics |facial aesthetics |aesthetics clinic |aesthetics practitioner |aesthetics industry |aesthetics training |aesthetics treatments |non-surgical aesthetics |advanced aesthetics |aesthetics business
Témata
beauty |healthcare |business
Příklady
  • She moved from dermatology into aesthetics and now offers injectable treatments.
  • The clinic specializes in aesthetics, including skin resurfacing and facial sculpting.
  • Training standards in aesthetics vary widely from place to place.
Učební příklady
  • She works in aesthetics.
  • The clinic offers aesthetics treatments.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
aesthetics
IPA
GB/ɛsθˈɛtɪks/
US/ɛsθˈɛtɪks/
Slabiky a přízvuk
aes - thet - ics (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (thet)
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Noun
  • Base: aesthetics
  • Plural: aesthetics
Výrazy

a balance of aesthetics and functionality

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/ə bˈæləns əv ɛsθˈɛtɪks ˈænd fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase

good looks and usefulness

a situation where something looks good and is also useful

Příklady
  • The best kitchen tools offer a balance of aesthetics and functionality.
  • Our goal is to balance aesthetics with functionality in every product.
  • The website needs a better balance of aesthetics and functionality.

aesthetics clinic

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/ɛsθˈɛtɪks klˈɪnɪk/
fixed phrase business

cosmetic treatment clinic

a place where people get cosmetic treatments to improve their appearance

Příklady
  • She opened an aesthetics clinic after completing advanced training in skin treatments.
  • The aesthetics clinic offers consultations before any procedure.
  • He visited an aesthetics clinic to ask about non-surgical options.

aesthetics over function

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/ɛsθˈɛtɪks ˈoʊvɚ fˈʌŋkʃən/
fixed phrase

appearance before usefulness

to care more about how something looks than how useful it is

Příklady
  • The hotel lobby is beautiful, but the tiny chairs show aesthetics over function.
  • Some users complained that the new app put aesthetics over function.
  • Good product design should not choose aesthetics over function.

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