Makeover
Meaning: A complete transformation of someone's appearance — new hair, makeup, wardrobe, and overall style.
A makeover is a deliberate, often dramatic change in someone's appearance. It can involve new hair color or cut, updated wardrobe, different makeup, and overall style shift. Makeovers are a staple of American pop culture — from movies like 'Clueless' and 'She's All That' to reality TV shows. They represent reinvention and fresh starts.
Examples
- She got a total makeover for the new school year — new hair, new clothes, new confidence. 她为新学年做了一次彻底的改造——新发型、新衣服、新自信。Se hizo un cambio de imagen total para el nuevo curso: nuevo pelo, nueva ropa, nueva confianza.彼女は新学年に向けて完全にイメチェンした——新しい髪型、新しい服、新しい自信。그녀는 새 학년을 맞아 완전히 이미지 변신했다 — 새 헤어스타일, 새 옷, 새로운 자신감.
- The makeover shows on TV are so satisfying — people walk out looking like different humans. 电视上的变装秀太让人满足了——人们走出来时简直判若两人。Los programas de cambio de imagen en televisión son muy satisfactorios: la gente sale pareciendo otra persona.テレビの変身番組はすごく満足感がある——別人のように生まれ変わって出てくる。TV 변신 프로그램은 정말 보는 맛이 있다 — 사람들이 완전히 다른 사람처럼 변해서 나온다.
- I need a wardrobe makeover. Everything I own is from five years ago. 我需要一次衣橱大改造。我所有的衣服都是五年前的了。Necesito un cambio de imagen en el armario. Todo lo que tengo es de hace cinco años.ワードローブのイメチェンが必要だ。持っているものは全部5年前のものだから。옷장 이미지 변신이 필요해. 가진 옷이 전부 5년 전 것이거든.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: fashion, beauty, self-improvement, entertainment
Tone: excited, transformative
✓ Do Say
- She needs a makeover.她需要做个改造。Necesita un cambio de imagen.彼女にはイメチェンが必要だ。그녀는 이미지 변신이 필요해.
- That makeover was incredible.那次改造太惊艳了。Ese cambio de imagen fue increíble.あのイメチェンは素晴らしかった。그 변신 정말 대단했어.
✗ Don't Say
- Suggesting someone 'needs a makeover' unsolicited can be insulting主动暗示某人'需要改造'可能会冒犯对方Sugerir que alguien 'necesita un cambio de imagen' sin que lo pida puede resultar ofensivo頼まれてもいないのに「イメチェンが必要」と言うのは失礼にあたることがある부탁하지 않았는데 누군가에게 '이미지 변신이 필요하다'고 말하면 실례가 될 수 있다
Origin & History
American expression from the early 20th century, popularized by women's magazines and later by television. Makeover shows like 'What Not to Wear' (2003-2013) and 'Queer Eye' (2003-present) made the concept a beloved part of American entertainment.
Cultural Context
Era: Early 20th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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