perception
gb/pɚsˈɛpʃən/ us/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
B2
Angličtina
~ 2600
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
1
Understanding or interpretation of something
How someone thinks about or understands something.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s perception of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'perception' with 'perspective'; 'perspective' refers to a point of view, while 'perception' is about understanding or interpretation.
Synonyma
view (More informal and general; often used for opinions.)
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interpretation (Focuses more on the act of explaining meaning.)
Antonyma
misunderstanding (Refers to an incorrect understanding of something.)
Kolokace
public perception
|perception of reality
|change perception
|perception gap
|perception shift
Témata
thinking
|communication
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
2
Awareness through the senses
The way you notice or become aware of something using your senses.
Vzorec užití:
perception of [sound/light/smell/etc.]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'perception' (awareness) with 'sense' (the organ or faculty itself).
Synonyma
awareness (General term for noticing; not limited to senses.)
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sensation (Refers more to the physical feeling itself rather than awareness.)
Antonyma
insensitivity (Lack of ability to notice sensory input.)
Kolokace
visual perception
|auditory perception
|color perception
|keen perception
Témata
science
|psychology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Podstatné jméno
formal
C1
entity
3
Quick and accurate insight
The ability to quickly understand things well and correctly.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s perception into [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners might think this meaning is about senses; here it refers to mental sharpness.
Synonyma
discernment (Emphasizes good judgment and insight.)
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insight (Focuses on deep understanding rather than just quickness.)
Antonyma
ignorance (Lack of knowledge or awareness about something.)
Kolokace
keen perception
|remarkable perception
|show perception
Témata
thinking
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- She has great perception about people.
- He showed good perception in his work.
- Her perception helped solve the problem.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
perception
IPA
GB/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
US/pɚsˈɛpʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
per - cep - tion (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: perception
- Plural: perception, perceptions
Příbuzná slova
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
Výrazy
beyond perception
1/bɪjˈɔnd pɚsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
Outside range of awareness or understanding
Too difficult to notice or understand.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- Public perception of the policy has been mostly negative.
- The company works hard to improve public perception.