graphic
graphic — 形容詞
1. Portraying something with such clear, realistic detail that the audience can pic
生動；露骨
寫實逼真，用於令人不安題材
Portraying something with such clear, realistic detail that the audience can picture the scene clearly — commonly used when the subject involves violence, injury, sex, or other disturbing content.
The documentary contained graphic images of the disaster that were hard to watch.
那部紀錄片包含了災難的寫實畫面，讓人難以直視。
collocation: graphic images of [disaster/violence]
Jiwoo gave such a graphic account of the surgery that several students turned pale.
Jiwoo 如此生動地描述了那場手術，好幾個學生臉色都發白了。
collocation: graphic account of [event]
Newspapers often warn readers before publishing graphic photographs of accident scenes.
報紙刊登事故現場的寫實照片前，通常會先提醒讀者。
The principal asked the teacher not to show graphic clips of the battle.
校長要求老師不要在課堂上播放那場戰役的露骨影片片段。
Sora found the novel too graphic for his taste and stopped reading halfway through.
Sora 覺得那本小說的描寫太過露骨，讀到一半就放棄了。
文法句型
graphic + noun (attributive)
be + graphic (predicative)
用法筆記
This sense carries a strong emotional charge — using it for neutral or positive topics sounds unnatural (e.g., ❌ 'a graphic description of the sunset'). Reserve it for scenes that are striking in a disturbing or very intense way.
常見錯誤
2. Connected with drawing, painting, printing, and visual design — especially the u
圖像的；繪畫
與圖畫、設計、印刷相關的
Connected with drawing, painting, printing, and visual design — especially the use of images, colours, and words together in books, magazines, advertisements, and on websites.
Lucía is studying graphic design at a college in Milan.
Lucía 正在米蘭的一所大學攻讀平面設計。
compound noun: graphic design
The publisher hired a freelance graphic artist to illustrate the children's book.
出版社聘請了一名自由接案的圖像藝術家來為這本童書畫插圖。
compound noun: graphic artist
Cyrus spends every weekend reading graphic novels at the public library in Kaohsiung.
Cyrus 每個週末都到高雄的公立圖書館看圖像小說。
The graphic designer created a new logo for the coffee shop in under two days.
這位平面設計師在兩天內為那間咖啡廳設計了一個新的商標。
- visual
broader; includes anything seen, not just drawn or printed
- pictorial
more formal; relates specifically to pictures rather than words
- illustrative
focuses on explaining or decorating with images
文法句型
graphic + [art/design/novel/artist]
用法筆記
Frequently used as the first part of compound nouns (graphic design, graphic artist, graphic novel). In this sense graphic is always attributive — you cannot say ❌ 'The design is very graphic' to mean it involves images.
常見錯誤
3. Relating to or shown by a graph — a diagram that uses lines or bars to represent
圖表的
以圖表或統計圖呈現的
Relating to or shown by a graph — a diagram that uses lines or bars to represent numbers and how they change over time or across categories.
The report included a graphic representation of the company's revenue since 2019.
那份報告包含了公司自 2019 年以來的營收圖表。
collocation: graphic representation of [data]
Vivek used a graphic method to compare the monthly rainfall across five cities.
Vivek 用圖表方法比較了五個城市的月降雨量。
collocation: graphic method
Each chapter ends with a graphic summary of the key statistics in bar-chart form.
每一章的最後都有一個長條圖形式的關鍵數據圖表摘要。
Gabriela's science project included a graphic comparison of temperature changes across the school year.
Gabriela 的科學專題中有一份全年溫度變化的圖表比較。
- chart-based
more specific; refers only to charts, not all graphs
- diagrammatic
broader; includes any abstract visual representation
文法句型
graphic + [representation/display/method]
用法筆記
Restricted to formal, academic, or technical writing. In everyday conversation, people say 'shown in a graph' or 'using a chart' rather than 'graphic representation'. Do NOT confuse with sense 1 — a 'graphic' display of data is a chart, not a disturbing image.
常見錯誤
graphic — 名詞
1. A single picture, diagram, or symbol that is created or displayed on a computer
圖像；圖示
電腦製作的單張圖形或圖表
A single picture, diagram, or symbol that is created or displayed on a computer screen to show information or to make a design look better.
The software lets you insert a graphic of the Earth into your presentation.
這個軟體讓你可以把一張地球的圖像插入到簡報中。
pattern: a graphic of [subject]
Ayana created a 3D graphic of the new office building for the client meeting.
Ayana 為了客戶會議製作了一張新辦公大樓的 3D 立體圖。
modified: 3D graphic
Each web page should include at least one graphic to break up the text.
每個網頁至少應該包含一張圖形，讓文字不那麼密集。
Meera inserted a simple graphic of a pie chart into her economics presentation.
Meera 在她的經濟學報告中插入了一張簡單的圓餅圖。
文法句型
a/an + [adjective] + graphic
graphic of + [subject]
用法筆記
Countable — you can say 'a graphic' or 'three graphics'. Often replaced by 'image' in general usage, but 'graphic' emphasizes that it is computer-generated or data-related.
常見錯誤
2. The set of pictures, drawings, symbols, and other visual elements that appear in
視覺元素
網站、遊戲中的圖像設計元素，常用複數
The set of pictures, drawings, symbols, and other visual elements that appear in a publication, on a screen, or in a digital product — usually created using computer software.
The graphics in this video game look almost as realistic as a Hollywood movie.
這款電玩的圖形幾乎和好萊塢電影一樣逼真。
plural: the graphics [plural verb]
Michael upgraded his computer's graphics card so he could edit 4K videos smoothly.
Michael 升級了他的電腦顯示卡，以便流暢地剪輯 4K 影片。
compound: graphics card
The magazine's graphics are colourful and modern, attracting younger readers.
這本雜誌的圖形設計色彩繽紛且具現代感，吸引了年輕讀者。
Nora specialises in motion graphics for television commercials and online ads.
Nora 專攻電視廣告和網路廣告的動態圖像設計。
文法句型
[adjective] + graphics
graphics + [noun] (compound)
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form 'graphics'. When referring to a single image, use sense 1 ('a graphic') instead. 'Graphics' can also form compounds: graphics card, graphics processor, graphics software.
常見錯誤
3. The academic subject or professional field of creating visual images and designs
圖形學
製作圖像與設計的學科或職業
The academic subject or professional field of creating visual images and designs — including drawing, computer rendering, animation, and layout — for use in books, websites, advertising, and other media.
Indra is studying graphics at a vocational school in Singapore.
Indra 正在新加坡的一所職業學校學習圖像設計。
uncountable: studying graphics
A degree in graphics can lead to jobs in advertising, publishing, or web development.
擁有圖像設計學位可以從事廣告、出版或網站開發等工作。
Dewi took evening classes in graphics after working as a secretary for three years.
Dewi 做了三年祕書之後，利用夜間進修學習圖像設計。
Ife chose to specialise in graphics because she enjoys combining art with technology.
Ife 選擇專攻圖像設計，因為她喜歡將藝術與科技結合。
- graphic design
more specific; focuses on layout, typography, and visual communication
- visual arts
broader; includes painting, sculpture, photography
文法句型
study/work in graphics
a degree/course in graphics
用法筆記
Uncountable — do not say ❌ 'a graphics' to mean the field. Use 'computer graphics' or 'graphic design' for more specific fields. This sense is less common as a standalone word than the compound forms.