snapshot

snapshot — noun

1. A picture that is taken quickly and without formal preparation, usually with a s

1.名詞B1
釋義

A picture that is taken quickly and without formal preparation, usually with a small camera or mobile phone.

例句

Olivia took a snapshot of the sunset over the harbour with her phone.

take a snapshot of [something]

The old box was full of faded snapshots from Arjun's grandparents' wedding.

faded snapshots — old printed photos

同義詞
  • photo

    shorter and more common in everyday speech; less specific about how the picture was taken

  • photograph

    more formal; can refer to any camera image, including professional ones

  • picture

    broadest term; also includes drawings and paintings

用法筆記

Unlike photograph, snapshot suggests a picture taken informally and quickly rather than in a studio or with professional equipment.

2. A quick look at a situation, group, or time period that shows what it is like, w

2.名詞B2
釋義

A quick look at a situation, group, or time period that shows what it is like, without giving every detail.

例句

This report gives a snapshot of the company's financial health at year-end.

provide a snapshot of [something]

The morning walk gave Élise a quick snapshot of how the neighbourhood had changed.

a quick snapshot of [a changing situation]

同義詞
  • overview

    more deliberate and thorough; suggests a wider view rather than a quick look

  • glimpse

    more visual and momentary; suggests something seen briefly by chance

  • cross-section

    emphasises that the view is representative of a larger group

  • summary

    text-based rather than visual; presents condensed information in words

用法筆記

Frequently used with the preposition 'of' to specify the subject or time period being described. Often modified by adjectives such as 'brief', 'quick', or 'fascinating'.