animation
gb/ˌænəmˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌænəmˈeɪʃən/
B1
Inglês
~ 4200
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B1
action
1
Process of making moving images
A way of making pictures or objects move in a video by showing many images quickly one after another.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] creates animation
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'animation' with 'anime', which specifically refers to Japanese animated works.
Sinônimos
cartooning (Usually refers to drawing cartoons, not always animated)
|
motion graphics (Often used for animated graphic design elements, especially in digital media)
Antônimos
live action (Refers to films or videos recorded with real people and objects, not created through animation)
Colocações
computer animation
|3D animation
|animated film
|stop-motion animation
|traditional animation
Temas
art
|media
|technology
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Pixar is famous for its high-quality computer animation.
- The movie combines live action with animation.
- She studied animation at art school before working in the film industry.
- Stop-motion animation requires photographing each small movement.
- Modern animation can be created entirely on a laptop.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I like Japanese animation.
- He makes animation on his computer.
- Animation is used in many movies.
- The kids watched an animation about animals.
Substantivo
B2
property
2
Liveliness and energy in manner
A happy and active way of speaking or acting that shows energy and excitement.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] shows animation
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the 'moving pictures' sense; context about people’s behavior helps clarify.
Sinônimos
liveliness (More general term for energetic manner)
|
vivacity (Slightly more formal or literary)
Antônimos
apathy (Lack of interest or enthusiasm)
Colocações
speak with animation
|show animation
|full of animation
Temas
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She spoke with great animation about her travels.
- His face lit up with animation when he saw his friends.
- The teacher's animation kept the students engaged.
- He told the story with unusual animation.
Exemplos para estudantes
- She talked with animation about her trip.
- He showed animation when he met his old friend.
- The class liked the teacher's animation.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
animation
AFI
GB/ˌænəmˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌænəmˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
an - im - a - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: animation
- Plural: animation, animations
Família de palavras
Forms
animations
noun
Core family
Related words
animatedly
adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
inanimate
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
reanimate
verb
Expressões
come to life
1/kˈʌm tə lˈaɪf/
idiom
Become lively or active
To start being full of activity, energy, or excitement.
Exemplos
- The city comes to life at night.
- The cartoon characters came to life on screen.
come to life
2/kˈʌm tə lˈaɪf/
idiom
Become active or exciting
To become full of energy, activity, or excitement.
Exemplos
- The city comes to life at night with music and lights.
- Her face came to life when she saw her friends.
bring to life
1/bɹˈɪŋ tə lˈaɪf/
idiom
Make more lively or realistic
To make something more interesting, lively, or realistic.
Exemplos
- The teacher used pictures to bring the lesson to life.
- The actor's performance brought the character to life.
- Her voice brings the character to life.
- Her descriptions brought the story to life for the children.
bring to life
2/bɹˈɪŋ tə lˈaɪf/
idiom
Make something seem real or lively
To make something feel real, interesting, or full of energy.
Exemplos
- The director used animation to bring the characters to life.
- Her storytelling really brought the history lesson to life.