depiction
gb/dɪpˈɪkʃən/ us/dɪpˈɪkʃən/
B2
Englisch
~ 10000
ábrázolás, bemutatás
NOMEN
B2
1
ábrázolás
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
a depiction of [something/someone]
The film’s depiction of the war is both powerful and disturbing.
A filmben a háború ábrázolása egyszerre erőteljes és nyugtalanító.
This book offers a detailed depiction of life in rural India.
Ez a könyv részletes képet ad a vidéki indiai életről.
Many people criticized the advertisement for its stereotypical depiction of women.
The painting is a haunting depiction of loneliness.
News reports can influence public opinion through their depiction of events.
Beispiele für Lernende
The movie has a realistic depiction of school life.
A film életszerűen ábrázolja az iskolai életet.
This photo is a beautiful depiction of the city at night.
Ez a fotó gyönyörűen ábrázolja a várost éjszaka.
Some parents complained about the violent depiction in the video game.
The article gives a clear depiction of life in the 1990s.
The cartoon is a funny depiction of office workers.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners often say *"a depiction about"* instead of the correct phrase *"a depiction of"*. Another common mistake is using *"depiction"* when a simple word like *"picture"* or *"photo"* would be more natural in casual speech; *"depiction"* is more formal and is often used in academic or media contexts.
Bedeutung
representation of something in media
Wortverbindungen
accurate depiction
|realistic depiction
|graphic depiction
|on-screen depiction
|media depiction
|historical depiction
Synonyme
representation (Very close in meaning; slightly broader and more general than "depiction.")
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portrayal (Often used for people or characters, especially in art, film, or literature.)
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illustration (Suggests a drawn or visual depiction, especially in books or magazines.)
Antonyme
concealment (Opposite in that it hides or keeps something from being shown, instead of representing it.)
Themen
art
|media
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
The way something is shown in a picture, movie, book, or other form of art or media.
A representation of a person, thing, or event in words, images, film, or another form of art or communication.
C1
2
bemutatás
B1
Verwendungsmuster:
the depiction of [something] as [adjective/noun]
Many viewers objected to the show’s depiction of immigrants as criminals.
Sok néző kifogásolta, hogy a műsor bűnözőkként mutatja be a bevándorlókat.
Critics praised the documentary for its sensitive depiction of mental illness.
A kritikusok a mentális betegség érzékeny bemutatásáért dicsérték a dokumentumfilmet.
The novel’s depiction of marriage as a constant struggle offended some readers.
Activists argued that the depiction of the protest as violent was misleading.
Her depiction of small-town life is warmer and more hopeful than most.
Beispiele für Lernende
Some people do not like the movie’s negative depiction of teenagers.
Néhány embernek nem tetszik a tinédzserek negatív bemutatása a filmben.
The article was criticized for its unfair depiction of the local community.
A cikket a helyi közösség igazságtalan bemutatása miatt bírálták.
He complained about the media’s depiction of him as selfish.
The book’s honest depiction of poverty made many readers think.
We need a more balanced depiction of this problem.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may not realize this meaning often carries an opinion about whether the depiction is fair, accurate, or biased. They might also confuse *"depiction"* with *"attitude"* or *"view"*; however, *"depiction"* refers specifically to how that view is shown in media, not to the internal feeling itself.
Bedeutung
the way something is shown
Wortverbindungen
negative depiction
|unfair depiction
|biased depiction
|sympathetic depiction
|one-sided depiction
|balanced depiction
Synonyme
portrayal (Very close in meaning; often emphasizes the attitude or viewpoint shown.)
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representation (Similar, but can sound slightly more neutral and less focused on fairness or bias.)
Antonyme
misrepresentation (Opposite because it means showing something in a way that is false or very unfair.)
Themen
media
|opinion
|society
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
The way something is shown, especially if it is fair, true, positive, or negative.
The particular manner or angle in which something or someone is represented, especially in terms of accuracy, tone, or fairness.
Grammatik
Grundform
depiction
IPA
GB/dɪpˈɪkʃən/
US/dɪpˈɪkʃən/
Silben & Betonung
de - pic - tion (3 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pic)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: depiction
- Plural: depiction, depictions
Wortfamilie
Ausdrücke
accurate depiction of
1/ˈækjɚɪt dɪpˈɪkʃən əv/
fixed phrase
representation that matches reality
A way of showing something that is very close to the truth and real facts.
Beispiele
- Historians say the film is an accurate depiction of life in the 18th century.
- This report is not an accurate depiction of what actually happened.
graphic depiction of violence
1/ɡɹˈæfɪk dɪpˈɪkʃən əv vˈaɪələns/
fixed phrase
very detailed images of violence
Very clear and often shocking pictures or images that show people being hurt or killed.
Beispiele
- The movie contains graphic depiction of violence and may not be suitable for children.
- Broadcasters warned viewers about the graphic depiction of violence before the news report.
realistic depiction of
1/ɹˌiəlˈɪstɪk dɪpˈɪkʃən əv/
fixed phrase
very lifelike representation of something
A way of showing something so that it looks or feels very close to real life.
Beispiele
- The series is known for its realistic depiction of modern family life.
- The game’s realistic depiction of driving makes it very popular.