visualization

visualization — 名詞

1. the practice of creating clear mental images of a desired outcome, situation, or

1.名詞B2
釋義

觀想；心像

在心中想像目標或情境的技巧

the practice of creating clear mental images of a desired outcome, situation, or action, often used as a technique to build confidence, stay focused, or improve performance before actually doing something

例句

Caleb uses visualization before each race, picturing himself running smoothly through every turn.

Caleb 每次比賽前都會使用觀想，想像自己流暢地跑過每個彎道。

visualization + before [event] + picturing [specific action]

The yoga instructor led a guided visualization where each person imagined a peaceful beach.

瑜伽老師帶領大家進行引導式觀想，每個人都想像一片寧靜的海灘。

guided visualization where [scene described]

同義詞
  • imagery

    broader term; can refer to any mental images, not necessarily goal-directed

  • mental rehearsal

    more specific — focuses on practicing a sequence of actions in the mind

  • mind's eye

    idiomatic; refers to the ability to picture things, not a deliberate technique

用法筆記

Very common in sports psychology, personal development, and meditation contexts. The verb form 'visualize' is used more often in everyday conversation.

常見錯誤

❌I did a visualization to imagine a good result' is unclear.
✅I did a visualization exercise where I imagined the exam going well.
💡add the specific scene or purpose after 'visualization'.

2. the process of converting numbers, statistics, or abstract information into char

2.名詞B2
釋義

數據視覺化

將資料轉化為圖表或圖形

the process of converting numbers, statistics, or abstract information into charts, graphs, maps, or other visual formats so that patterns, trends, and insights become easy to see

例句

Élise used a visualization tool to turn monthly sales into a clear bar chart.

Élise 用視覺化工具把每月銷售數據轉換成一張清楚的長條圖。

data visualization tool + turn [data] into [chart type]

The dashboard uses interactive visualizations that let managers explore regional data by clicking areas.

這個儀表板使用互動式視覺化圖表，讓主管可以點擊區域來查看各地數據。

interactive visualization

同義詞
  • data viz

    informal abbreviation, common in tech and design fields

  • charting

    narrower — focuses on creating charts specifically, not all visual formats

  • infographics

    typically more designed and story-driven, aimed at general audiences

用法筆記

Very common in computing, business analysis, and data science. Often preceded by 'data': data visualization. The abbreviation 'data viz' is informal but widely used in the tech industry.

常見錯誤

❌The visualization shows the data' is vague.
✅The bar chart visualization shows quarterly sales by region.
💡specify the chart type and what the data represents.

3. the use of scanning equipment such as X-rays, ultrasound, or MRI to produce imag

3.名詞C1
釋義

醫學顯像

使用儀器顯示體內構造

the use of scanning equipment such as X-rays, ultrasound, or MRI to produce images of the inside of a living body, typically for diagnosis or treatment planning

例句

An MRI gives a clear visualization of soft tissues that ordinary X-rays cannot show.

核磁共振能提供一般 X 光無法顯示的軟組織清晰顯像。

MRI scan + visualization of [body part/tissue]

Ultrasound is a safe visualization technique used during pregnancy to check the baby's development.

超音波是一種安全的醫學顯像技術，在懷孕期間用來檢查胎兒的發育情況。

visualization technique used during [context]

同義詞
  • imaging

    more common and interchangeable in medical contexts

  • radiography

    specific to X-ray-based techniques, narrower in scope

  • scanning

    refers to the process of capturing images, not the resulting visual output

用法筆記

Primarily a medical and clinical term. 'Imaging' is more common in everyday medical English — 'medical visualization' sounds more technical. Contrast with sense 1: sense 3 involves actual scanning hardware, not mental pictures.