How do you use "idea" in a sentence?

That's a brilliant idea! I have no idea what you're talking about. The idea is to finish before noon.

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Q: What does "idea" mean?

A thought or suggestion about a possible course of action An idea is a thought, concept, or mental impression. It can refer to a plan or suggestion ('I've got an idea'), a belief or opinion ('the idea that success requires hard work'), or an understanding ('I have no idea'). Expressions include 'get the idea' (understand), 'the idea is' (the purpose is), and 'that's the idea' (exactly right).

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의미: A thought or suggestion about a possible course of action

主意，想法，概念

idea

アイデア、考え、発想

아이디어, 생각, 발상

An idea is a thought, concept, or mental impression. It can refer to a plan or suggestion ('I've got an idea'), a belief or opinion ('the idea that success requires hard work'), or an understanding ('I have no idea'). Expressions include 'get the idea' (understand), 'the idea is' (the purpose is), and 'that's the idea' (exactly right).

「idea」是一个想法、概念或心理印象。它可以指计划或建议（「I've got an idea」）、信念或观点（「the idea that success requires hard work」）或理解（「I have no idea」）。常见表达包括「get the idea」（理解）、「the idea is」（目的是）和「that's the idea」（正是这样）。

«Idea» es un pensamiento, concepto o impresión mental. Puede referirse a un plan o sugerencia («tengo una idea»), una creencia u opinión («la idea de que el éxito requiere trabajo duro») o un entendimiento («no tengo idea»). Las expresiones incluyen «get the idea» (entender), «the idea is» (el propósito es) y «that's the idea» (exactamente).

「idea」は、考え、概念、または心的印象です。計画や提案（「I've got an idea」）、信念や意見（「the idea that success requires hard work」）、または理解（「I have no idea」）を指すことができます。表現には「get the idea」（理解する）、「the idea is」（目的は）、「that's the idea」（そのとおり）があります。

Idea는 생각, 개념 또는 마음속의 인상을 말합니다. 계획이나 제안('I've got an idea'), 신념이나 의견('the idea that success requires hard work'), 또는 이해('I have no idea')를 의미할 수 있습니다. 표현으로는 'get the idea'(이해하다), 'the idea is'(목적은 ~이다), 'that's the idea'(바로 그거다) 등이 있습니다.

예문

That's a brilliant idea!
这是个绝妙的主意！
¡Esa es una idea brillante!
それは素晴らしいアイデアですね！
정말 훌륭한 아이디어네요!
I have no idea what you're talking about.
我不知道你在说什么。
No tengo idea de lo que estás hablando.
あなたが何を言っているのか全く分かりません。
무슨 말씀을 하시는 건지 전혀 모르겠습니다.
The idea is to finish before noon.
计划是在中午之前完成。
La idea es terminar antes del mediodía.
目的は正午までに終わらせることです。
목표는 정오까지 끝내는 것입니다.

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사용 가이드

맥락: general

어조: neutral

기원과 역사

From Greek 'idea' meaning 'form, pattern, archetype', from 'idein' (to see). Plato used it for perfect, eternal forms existing beyond the physical world. The modern sense of a thought or mental concept evolved from this philosophical origin. Related to 'ideal' and 'ideology'.

문화적 배경

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

이야기와 상식

The word 'idea' comes from Greek 'idein' meaning 'to see.' Plato used 'idea' to describe perfect, eternal forms that exist beyond the physical world. Today's meaning of a thought or concept evolved from this philosophical origin.

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