Creativity 对比 Imagination

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Creativity

前 2000（常见） B2 noun

Imagination

前 1000（非常常见） B2 noun

最常见: Imagination

	Creativity	Imagination
发音	🇬🇧 /["/ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/"]/
含义	想出新颖、有创意的想法的能力。 The ability to come up with new and original ideas.	在脑海中想到新想法或图像的能力。 The ability to think of new ideas or pictures in your mind.
例句	Creativity and originality are more important than technical skill.	Her imagination takes her on incredible journeys to fantastical worlds.
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	前 2000（常见）	前 1000（非常常见）
CEFR 等级	B2	B2
词性	noun	noun
搭配	creative process, creative thinking, creativity workshop, boost creativity, creativity test	great, active, creative, have, show, lack, conjure something up, play tricks on you, run away with you, beyond (your) imagination, in the/​your imagination, with imagination, a lack of imagination, a figment of somebody’s imagination, a product of somebody’s imagination, great, active, creative, have, show, lack, conjure something up, play tricks on you, run away with you, beyond (your) imagination, in the/​your imagination, with imagination, a lack of imagination, a figment of somebody’s imagination, a product of somebody’s imagination, great, active, creative, have, show, lack, conjure something up, play tricks on you, run away with you, beyond (your) imagination, in the/​your imagination, with imagination, a lack of imagination, a figment of somebody’s imagination, a product of somebody’s imagination
反义	boredom, conformity, stagnation	reality, fact, truth
常见错误	Confusing with 'creative' which describes a person or process., Using as a verb, which is incorrect; it's always a noun., Overusing in contexts where 'innovation' or 'imagination' might be more suitable.	Confusing with 'imaginative', which describes someone who uses imagination well., Using 'imagination' in plural form; it is always singular., Mispronouncing as if it has a shorter second syllable.
用法说明	可以用在各种场合，比如教育、艺术和商业讨论。在需要直接用词的非常技术性或正式的场合，最好避免使用。 Used in a wide range of contexts. It's appropriate in educational, artistic, and business discussions. Avoid in overly technical or formal settings where straightforward terminology is preferred.	在讨论创造力或想法时使用'想象力'。适用于休闲和正式场合，但在技术环境中可能不太合适。 Use 'imagination' when discussing creativity or ideas. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts but may not be suitable in technical settings.

在真实片段中看它

Oh, he's the best, but he has no imagination.

House Of Cards › S1 E1

You're stuck in the 20th century, Lucas. You lack imagination.

Sherlock › S1 E1

- "Please, God, let me live." - Use your imagination!

Oh, he's the best, but he has no imagination.

House Of Cards › S1 E1

You're stuck in the 20th century, Lucas. You lack imagination.

Imagination

常见问题：Creativity 对比 Imagination

Creativity和Imagination 有什么区别？

Creativity: The ability to come up with new and original ideas. Imagination: The ability to think of new ideas or pictures in your mind.

哪个更常见：Creativity和Imagination？

Imagination 在日常英语中最常见。

Creativity和Imagination 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？

在 CEFR 量表上：Creativity: B2, Imagination: B2。

Creativity和Imagination 是什么词性？

Creativity: noun, Imagination: noun.

能各给一个例子吗？

Creativity: Creativity and originality are more important than technical skill. Imagination: Her imagination takes her on incredible journeys to fantastical worlds.

我可以互换使用 Creativity和Imagination 吗？

不总是。Creativity和Imagination 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。