create
Meaning: To bring something into existence; to cause something to happen
'Create' means to make something new or cause something to exist. It implies originality or bringing into being. The noun forms are 'creation' (the thing made) and 'creator' (the maker). In British slang, 'creating' can mean making a fuss or causing trouble.
Examples
- The artist created a beautiful sculpture from recycled materials. 这位艺术家用回收材料创作了一件美丽的雕塑。El artista creó una hermosa escultura con materiales reciclados.そのアーティストはリサイクル素材から美しい彫刻を作りました。그 예술가는 재활용 소재로 아름다운 조각품을 만들었습니다.
- We need to create more job opportunities in the region. 我们需要在该地区创造更多就业机会。Necesitamos crear más oportunidades de trabajo en la región.この地域でもっと雇用機会を創出する必要があります。이 지역에 더 많은 일자리를 창출해야 합니다.
- The new policy has created some confusion. 新政策造成了一些困惑。La nueva política ha creado cierta confusión.新しい方針は混乱を招きました。새로운 정책이 다소 혼란을 초래했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'creatus', past participle of 'creare' meaning 'to make, to bring forth, to produce'. Related to 'crescere' (to grow), which also gives us 'increase', 'crescent', and 'concrete'. The sense of divine creation came before artistic creation.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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