mid-14c., "piece of sculpture, carved figures," from Old French imagerie (13c.), from imagier "painter," from image (see image (n.)). Meaning "ornate description" (in poetry, etc.) is from 1580s.
权威例句
1. She was horrified at the dehumanisation involved in much of the imagery.
这些意象在很大程度上表现出的人性泯灭让她深感惊骇。
2. This is an ambitious and intriguing movie, full of striking imagery.
这是一部气势恢宏、引人入胜的电影,充满了动人心魄的瑰丽意象。
3. the poet's luxuriant imagery
诗人丰富的意象
4. He argued that Shakespeare's plays were patterns of imagery.
他认为莎士比亚的剧本是形象塑造的典范.
5. Music, mime and strong visual imagery play a strong part in the productions.