whimsically
의미: In a playfully quaint or fanciful manner, guided by imagination or impulse rather than logic or convention.
Whimsically has a lighter, more charming register than 'capriciously.' Where capriciously implies irresponsibility, whimsically suggests creative eccentricity. It is used to describe artistic style, humour, naming conventions, or design choices. A whimsically decorated café or a whimsically titled memoir invites a smile. The word is common in arts criticism, feature writing, and literary reviews.
예문
- The garden was whimsically designed, with winding paths that led to unexpected sculptures and hidden benches. 这座花园设计得别出心裁,蜿蜒的小径通向意想不到的雕塑和隐蔽的长椅。El jardín estaba diseñado con fantasía, con senderos sinuosos que conducían a esculturas inesperadas y bancos ocultos.庭園はユニークにデザインされており、曲がりくねった小道が思いがけない彫刻や隠れたベンチへと続いていた。정원은 기발하게 설계되어 있었고, 구불구불한 길은 뜻밖의 조각상과 숨겨진 벤치로 이어졌다.
- She whimsically named each chapter of her memoir after a different variety of biscuit. 她别出心裁地以不同种类的饼干为回忆录的每一章命名。Tituló caprichosamente cada capítulo de sus memorias con una variedad distinta de galleta.彼女は回顧録の各章に異なる種類のビスケットの名前を風変わりに付けた。그녀는 회고록의 각 장에 서로 다른 종류의 비스킷 이름을 기발하게 붙였다.
- The illustrator whimsically reimagined London landmarks as they might appear in a children's fairy tale. 那位插画家异想天开地重新构想了伦敦地标在儿童童话故事中可能呈现的样子。El ilustrador reimaginó con fantasía los monumentos londinenses tal como podrían aparecer en un cuento de hadas infantil.そのイラストレーターはロンドンのランドマークを、子供向けのおとぎ話に登場するかのように奔放に描き直した。그 일러스트레이터는 런던의 랜드마크를 어린이 동화에 나올 법한 모습으로 기발하게 재해석했다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: literary, arts, journalism
어조: light
기원과 역사
From 'whimsy' or 'whim,' of uncertain origin but possibly from Old English hwimman (to move the eyes quickly) or Scandinavian roots. The adverb form became established in the 18th century in literary and artistic criticism.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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