Engelska

physique

gb/fəzˈik/ us/fəzˈik/
B2 Engelska
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Substantiv B2 property
1

a person's body shape and build

A person’s body shape and the way their body is built.

Användningsmönster: [someone]'s physique; a/an [adjective] physique
Vanligt misstag:
Often confused with physics (the science subject). Physique refers to the body/build.
Synonymer
build (Very common and slightly more general than physique.) | figure (Often focuses on shape, especially in everyday talk.) | frame (Emphasizes underlying structure (bones/body size).) | body type (More categorical (e.g., ectomorph/endomorph) and less about fitness.)
Ordkombinationer
athletic physique |muscular physique |lean physique |slim physique |fit physique |strong physique |impressive physique |powerful physique |develop a physique |maintain a physique
Teman
body_health |appearance |fitness |sports
Exempel
  • Years of swimming gave her a strong, athletic physique.
  • The actor trained for months to get a more muscular physique for the role.
  • He has a lean physique, but he’s stronger than he looks.
Exempel för inlärare
  • He has a very fit physique.
  • I want to improve my physique.
Substantiv formal C1 property
2

someone's physical constitution

A person’s natural physical condition or body makeup.

Användningsmönster: [someone]'s physique; [adjective] physique
Vanligt misstag:
In this sense, it’s more formal and general than body/figure, and not limited to muscularity.
Synonymer
constitution (More about overall health/robustness than shape.) | stamina (Related, but focuses on endurance rather than body makeup.)
Antonymer
mentality (Contrasts physical makeup with mental attitude (not a direct opposite).)
Ordkombinationer
robust physique |delicate physique |frail physique |sturdy physique |slight physique |his physique and stamina
Teman
health |body_health
Exempel
  • The work is demanding and requires a sturdy physique.
  • She has a delicate physique and tires easily in cold weather.
Exempel för inlärare
  • He has a strong physique.
  • Her physique is not suited to heavy work.
Grammatik
Grundform
physique
IPA
GB/fəzˈik/
US/fəzˈik/
Stavelser och betoning
physique (1 stavelse)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: physique
  • Plural: physique, physiques
Ordfamilj
Forms
physiques noun
Core family
physical adjective A2 physically adverb B1
Related words
physics noun B1 physicist noun B2
Advanced or less common
physicality noun C1
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