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The football under his charge was not about painting pretty pictures.They are fitted with plush dining and bunk cars and have picture windows.You only have to look at the pictures to see what the pitch looked like.Others too were now taking over the picture book trail that he had so memorably blazed.Moreover, recent press pictures have depicted the good life enjoyed by some within prison.It is ourselves, whether or not the picture appears to fit.We expect to have a clearer picture of trading conditions at the beginning of November.Try to picture the scene - literally.So I ended up finding the real person behind the profile picture.It enables users to send picture and video messages that self-destruct within ten seconds, adding special effects and filters.The beautiful pictures are something we love to look back on.Then picture in your mind the first step on that road.You can picture the opening scene already.We took hundreds of random pictures to see if the mysterious spheres might appear again.Pictures and video from the front line timesonline.For a selection of historic pictures go to our website at timesonline.Members have profiles with a picture and description.Which mythical couple is depicted in the picture?Pictures appeared to show the sentence being carried out.Yesterday the picture was rather more bleak.We found a different picture when we actually talked with the pastors.They asked me to tell them some of my stories and allowed me to take pictures.When a patient comes to us we build up a complete picture.The interesting questions lie behind the big picture.The stronger growth picture now emerging will also help.This has left some economists to argue that it does not paint a true picture.Then there was the picture of his car.He is a cultural celebrity and this picture counts as a piece of memorabilia.The static set pieces would not be out of place in a picture gallery.The macho action picture is back in the spotlight.But the picture was there anyway.This is a mirror image of the picture suggested by Labour.On the trading front, the picture remains gloomy.

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picture

British English: picture /ˈpɪktʃə/ NOUN
A picture consists of lines and shapes which are drawn, painted, or printed on a surface and show a person, thing, or scene.
...a small picture drawn with coloured chalk.
  • American English: picture
  • Arabic: صُورَة
  • Brazilian Portuguese: quadro
  • Chinese: 图画
  • Croatian: slika
  • Czech: obraz
  • Danish: billede
  • Dutch: afbeelding
  • European Spanish: imagen
  • Finnish: kuva
  • French: image
  • German: Bild
  • Greek: εικόνα
  • Italian: immagine
  • Japanese:
  • Korean: 사진
  • Norwegian: bilde
  • Polish: obraz zdjęcie
  • European Portuguese: quadro
  • Romanian: desen
  • Russian: картина
  • Latin American Spanish: imagen
  • Swedish: bild
  • Thai: รูปภาพ
  • Turkish: resim
  • Ukrainian: картина
  • Vietnamese: tranh
British English: picture VERB
To be pictured somewhere, for example in a newspaper or magazine, means to appear in a photograph or picture.
The golfer is pictured on many of the front pages, kissing his trophy as he holds it aloft.
  • American English: picture
  • Brazilian Portuguese: estampar
  • Chinese: 登载照片在报纸、杂志上
  • European Spanish: aparecer en una foto
  • French: représenter
  • German: sich vorstellen
  • Italian: raffigurare
  • Japanese: 写真が載る
  • Korean: 사진이나 그림에 등장하다
  • European Portuguese: estampar
  • Latin American Spanish: aparecer en una foto

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All related terms of 'picture'

Chinese translation of 'picture'

picture

(ˈpɪktʃəʳ)

n (c)

  1. (= painting, drawing, print) 画(畫) (huà) (, )
  2. (= photograph) 照片 (zhàopiàn) (张(張), zhāng)
  3. (TV) 图(圖)像 (túxiàng)
  4. (= film, movie) 电(電)影 (diànyǐng) (, )
  5. (fig)
    1. (= description) 描绘(繪) (miáohuì)
    2. (= situation) 局面 (júmiàn)

vt

  1. (= imagine) 想象 (xiǎngxiàng)
to have a picture of sth (mentally) 非常明白某事 (fēicháng míngbai mǒushì)
to be pictured 登照片 (dēng zhàopiàn)
to get the picture (inf) 了解情况(況) (liǎojiě qíngkuàng)
to put sb in the picture 使某人非常了解情况(況) (shǐ mǒurén fēicháng liǎojiě qíngkuàng)
to paint a vivid/gloomy/bleak etc picture (of sth) 描绘(繪)了(某事的)一副生动(動)/灰暗/凄(淒)凉(涼)的景象 (miáohuìle (mǒushì de) yī fù shēngdòng/huī'àn/qīliáng děng de jǐngxiàng)
to take a picture of sb/sth 给(給)某人/某物拍照 (gěi mǒurén/mǒuwù pāizhào)

Derived Forms

the pictures n pl (Brit) (inf, = the cinema) 电(電)影院 (diànyǐngyuàn)
= the movies

All related terms of 'picture'

(noun) 
Definition
a visual representation produced on a surface, such as in a photograph or painting
drawing a small picture with coloured chalks
Synonyms
representation
a life-like representation of Christ
drawing
She did a drawing of me.
painting
a large oil-painting of Queen Victoria
portrait
oversize portraits of royal ancestors
image
The polished stone bore the graven image of a snakebird.
print
Hogarth's famous series of prints
illustration
He made his illustrations of birds as he travelled in America.
sketch
a sketch of a soldier
portrayal
a near-monochrome portrayal of a wood infused with silvery light
engraving
likeness
The museum displays wax likenesses of every U.S. president.
effigy
An effigy was being burned in the town square.
delineation
His razor-sharp delineation of ordinary life.
similitude
avatar
(noun) 
Definition
a visual representation produced on a surface, such as in a photograph or painting
I saw his picture in the paper.
Synonyms
photograph
He wants to take some photographs of the house.
photo
still
shot
She received praise for the monochrome shots in the film.
selfie (informal)
image
All people want to see is an image on the TV screen.
print
a black and white print of the children
frame
slide
snap
a snap my mother took last year
exposure
portrait
snapshot
transparency
The first colour photo was a transparency of a tartan ribbon.
enlargement
JPEG
thumbnail
(noun) 
Definition
a cinema film
a director of epic pictures
Synonyms
film
He appeared in the star role of the film.
movie (US, informal)
That was the first movie he ever made.
flick (slang)
feature film
motion picture
It was there that I saw my first motion picture.
(noun) 
Definition
a mental image
I'm trying to get a picture of what kind of person you are.
Synonyms
idea
Some of his ideas about democracy are entirely his own.
vision
I have a vision of a society free of exploitation and injustice.
concept
She added that the concept of arranged marriages is misunderstood in the west.
impression
My impression is that they are totally out of control.
notion
the notion that musical ability is present from birth
He has a realistic notion of his capabilities.
visualization
mental picture
mental image
(noun) 
Definition
a description or account of a situation considered as an observable scene
I want to give you a clear picture of what we are trying to do.
Synonyms
description
He gave a description of the surgery he was about to perform.
impression
explanation
his lucid explanation of the mysteries of cricket
report
a full report of what happened here tonight
account
I gave a detailed account of what had happened that night.
image
The words `Côte d'Azur' conjure up images of sun, sea and sand.
sketch
depiction
The vase has a depiction of a man playing a lyre.
re-creation
(noun) 
It's a similar picture across the border in Ethiopia.
Synonyms
situation
We are in a difficult financial situation.
case
In extreme cases, insurance companies can prosecute for fraud.
set of circumstances
scenario
That apocalyptic scenario cannot be ruled out.
equation
plight
the plight of Third World countries plagued by debts
state of affairs
This state of affairs cannot continue for too long.
kettle of fish (informal)
(noun) 
Definition
a person or scene typifying a particular state
Six years after the operation, he remains a picture of health.
Synonyms
personification
Janis Joplin was the personification of the '60s female rock singer.
model
a model of good manners
embodiment
A baby is the embodiment of vulnerability.
soul
With such celebrated clients, she necessarily remains the soul of discretion.
essence
Some claim that Ireland's very essence is expressed through its language.
archetype
He is the archetype of the successful businessman.
epitome
The countess was the epitome of sophistication.
perfect example
exemplar
They viewed their new building as an exemplar of taste.
quintessence
He was the quintessence of all Eva most deeply loathed.
living example
avatar
(noun) 
Definition
a person or thing resembling another
He is the picture of his father.
Synonyms
double
Your mother sees you as her double.
image
The boy is the image of his father.
copy
Always keep a copy of everything in your own files.
twin
the twin of the chair she had at the cottage
spit (informal, mainly British)
replica
The child was a replica of her mother.
duplicate
Enclosed is a duplicate of the invoice we sent you last month.
lookalike
a Marilyn Monroe lookalike
likeness
ringer (slang)
spitting image (informal)
Nina is the spitting image her mother.
dead ringer (slang)
carbon copy
living image
spit and image (informal)
avatar
(verb) 
Definition
to visualize or imagine
She pictured herself working with animals.
Synonyms
imagine
He could not imagine a more peaceful scene.
see
We can see a day when all people live side by side.
envision
trying to envision the outcome of his actions
visualize
He could not visualize her as a child.
conceive of
fantasize about
conjure up an image of
see in the mind's eye
(verb) 
Definition
to describe or depict vividly
The goddess Demeter is pictured holding an ear of wheat.
Synonyms
represent
The cartoonist represents him as an old man in a dressing gown.
show
describe
Even his allies describe him as forceful, aggressive and determined.
draw
Draw a rough design for a logo.
paint
He was painting a portrait of his father.
illustrate
portray
the landscape as portrayed by painters such as Poussin
sketch
I sketched the scene with my pen and paper.
render
a powerful, bizarre, and beautifully rendered story
depict
a gallery of pictures depicting famous battles
delineate
The relationship between Church and State was delineated in a formal agreement.
(verb) 
Definition
to put in a picture or make a picture of
Betty is pictured here with her award.
Synonyms
show
photograph
I hate being photographed.
capture on film

idioms

See get the picture
See put someone in the picture

related words

related adjective pictorial

Quotation

One picture is worth ten thousand words [Frederick R. Barnard – Printers' Ink]

proverb

Every picture tells a story

Additional synonyms

in the sense of account
Definition
a report or description
I gave a detailed account of what had happened that night.
Synonyms
description,
report,
record,
story,
history,
detail,
statement,
relation,
version,
tale,
explanation,
narrative,
chronicle,
portrayal,
recital,
depiction,
narration
in the sense of archetype
Definition
an original model
He is the archetype of the successful businessman.
Synonyms
prime example,
standard,
model,
original,
pattern,
classic,
ideal,
norm,
form,
prototype,
paradigm,
exemplar
in the sense of case
Definition
a specific condition or state of affairs
In extreme cases, insurance companies can prosecute for fraud.
Synonyms
situation,
event,
circumstance(s),
state,
position,
condition,
context,
dilemma,
plight,
contingency,
predicament

Synonyms of 'picture'

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in the sense of concept
Definition
an abstract or general idea
She added that the concept of arranged marriages is misunderstood in the west.
Synonyms
idea,
view,
image,
theory,
impression,
notion,
conception,
hypothesis,
abstraction,
conceptualization
in the sense of copy
Definition
a thing made to look exactly like another
Always keep a copy of everything in your own files.
Synonyms
reproduction,
duplicate,
photocopy,
carbon copy (old-fashioned),
image,
print,
fax (old-fashioned),
representation,
fake,
replica,
imitation,
forgery,
counterfeit,
Xerox (old-fashioned),
transcription,
likeness,
replication,
facsimile,
Photostat (old-fashioned)
in the sense of delineate
Definition
to describe in words
The relationship between Church and State was delineated in a formal agreement.
Synonyms
outline,
describe,
draw,
picture,
paint,
chart,
trace,
portray,
sketch,
render,
depict,
characterize,
map out
in the sense of delineation
His razor-sharp delineation of ordinary life.
Synonyms
outline,
description,
account,
drawing,
picture,
chart,
tracing,
portrait,
representation,
diagram,
portrayal,
depiction
in the sense of depict
Definition
to represent by drawing, painting, etc.
a gallery of pictures depicting famous battles
Synonyms
illustrate,
portray,
picture,
paint,
outline,
draw,
sketch,
render,
reproduce,
sculpt,
delineate,
limn
in the sense of depiction
The vase has a depiction of a man playing a lyre.
Synonyms
picture,
drawing,
image,
outline,
illustration,
sketch,
likeness,
delineation
in the sense of describe
Definition
to give an account of (something or someone) in words
Even his allies describe him as forceful, aggressive and determined.
Synonyms
portray,
depict,
characterize,
call,
paint,
brand,
define,
dub,
sketch
in the sense of draw
Definition
to sketch (a picture, pattern, or diagram) with a pen or pencil
Draw a rough design for a logo.
Synonyms
sketch,
design,
outline,
trace,
portray,
paint,
depict,
mark out,
map out,
delineate,
do drawings
in the sense of drawing
Definition
a picture or plan made by means of lines on a surface
She did a drawing of me.
Synonyms
picture,
illustration,
representation,
cartoon,
sketch,
portrayal,
depiction,
study,
outline,
delineation
in the sense of duplicate
Definition
an exact copy
Enclosed is a duplicate of the invoice we sent you last month.
Synonyms
photocopy,
copy,
reproduction,
replica,
Xerox (old-fashioned),
carbon copy,
Photostat (old-fashioned)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of effigy
Definition
a crude representation of someone, used as a focus for contempt
An effigy was being burned in the town square.
Synonyms
likeness,
figure,
image,
model,
guy,
carving,
representation,
statue,
icon,
idol,
dummy,
statuette
in the sense of embodiment
A baby is the embodiment of vulnerability.
Synonyms
personification,
example,
model,
type,
ideal,
expression,
symbol,
representation,
manifestation,
realization,
incarnation,
paradigm,
epitome,
incorporation,
paragon,
perfect example,
exemplar,
quintessence,
actualization,
exemplification,
reification,
avatar
in the sense of envision
trying to envision the outcome of his actions
Synonyms
conceive of,
expect,
imagine,
predict,
anticipate,
see,
contemplate,
envisage,
foresee,
visualize
in the sense of epitome
Definition
a person or thing that is a typical example of a characteristic or class
The countess was the epitome of sophistication.
Synonyms
personification,
essence,
embodiment,
type,
representation,
norm,
archetype,
exemplar,
typical example,
quintessence
in the sense of essence
Definition
the most important and distinctive feature of something, which determines its identity
Some claim that Ireland's very essence is expressed through its language.
Synonyms
fundamental nature,
nature,
being,
life,
meaning,
heart,
spirit,
principle,
soul,
core,
substance,
significance,
entity,
bottom line,
essential part,
kernel,
crux,
lifeblood,
pith,
quintessence,
basic characteristic,
quiddity
in the sense of exemplar
Definition
a person or thing to be copied
They viewed their new building as an exemplar of taste.
Synonyms
model,
example,
standard,
ideal,
criterion,
paradigm,
epitome,
paragon
in the sense of explanation
Definition
a detailed account or description
his lucid explanation of the mysteries of cricket
Synonyms
description,
report,
definition,
demonstration,
teaching,
resolution,
interpretation,
illustration,
clarification,
exposition,
simplification,
explication,
elucidation
in the sense of illustration
Definition
a picture or diagram used to explain or decorate a text
He made his illustrations of birds as he travelled in America.
Synonyms
picture,
drawing,
painting,
image,
print,
plate,
figure,
portrait,
representation,
sketch,
decoration,
portrayal,
likeness,
adornment
in the sense of image
Definition
a representation of a person or thing in a work of art or literature
The polished stone bore the graven image of a snakebird.
Synonyms
figure,
idol,
icon,
fetish,
talisman,
statue,
effigy,
avatar
in the sense of image
Definition
an optical reproduction of an object, formed by the lens of an eye or camera, or by a mirror
All people want to see is an image on the TV screen.
Synonyms
picture,
photo,
photograph,
representation,
reproduction,
snapshot,
TIFF,
JPEG,
avatar,
thumbnail

Additional synonyms

in the sense of image
Definition
a mental picture of someone or something produced by the imagination or memory
The words `Côte d'Azur' conjure up images of sun, sea and sand.
Synonyms
thought,
idea,
vision,
concept,
impression,
perception,
conception,
mental picture,
conceptualization
in the sense of image
Definition
a person or thing that resembles another closely
The boy is the image of his father.
Synonyms
replica,
copy,
reproduction,
counterpart,
spit (informal, British),
clone,
facsimile,
spitting image (informal),
similitude,
Doppelgänger,
(dead) ringer (slang),
double,
chip off the old block (informal)
in the sense of impression
Definition
a vague idea or belief
My impression is that they are totally out of control.
Synonyms
idea,
feeling,
thought,
sense,
opinion,
view,
assessment,
judgment,
reaction,
belief,
concept,
fancy,
notion,
conviction,
suspicion,
hunch,
apprehension,
inkling,
funny feeling (informal)
in the sense of likeness
Definition
portrait
The museum displays wax likenesses of every U.S. president.
Synonyms
portrait,
study,
picture,
model,
image,
photograph,
copy,
counterpart,
representation,
reproduction,
replica,
depiction,
facsimile,
effigy,
delineation
in the sense of lookalike
Definition
a person or thing that is the double of another, often well-known, person or thing
a Marilyn Monroe lookalike
Synonyms
double,
twin,
clone,
replica,
spit (informal, British),
ringer (slang),
spitting image (informal),
dead ringer (slang),
living image,
exact match,
spit and image (informal)
in the sense of model
Definition
an outstanding example of its kind
a model of good manners
Synonyms
paragon,
ideal,
embodiment,
epitome,
perfect example,
personification,
acme,
nonpareil,
perfect specimen,
beau idéal
in the sense of motion picture
Definition
a film
It was there that I saw my first motion picture.
Synonyms
picture,
film (British),
movie (US),
flick (informal)
in the sense of movie
Definition
a cinema film
That was the first movie he ever made.
Synonyms
film,
picture,
feature,
flick (slang, old-fashioned),
motion picture (formal),
moving picture (US),
MP4,
MPEG
in the sense of notion
Definition
an idea or opinion
the notion that musical ability is present from birthHe has a realistic notion of his capabilities.
Synonyms
idea,
view,
opinion,
belief,
concept,
impression,
judgment,
sentiment,
conception,
apprehension,
inkling,
mental image or picture,
picture
in the sense of paint
Definition
to apply paint to paper or canvas to make a picture of
He was painting a portrait of his father.
Synonyms
depict,
draw,
portray,
figure,
picture,
represent,
sketch,
delineate,
catch a likeness

Additional synonyms

in the sense of painting
Definition
a picture produced by using paint
a large oil-painting of Queen Victoria
Synonyms
picture,
portrait,
sketch,
representation,
illustration,
image,
work of art
in the sense of plight
Definition
a dangerous or difficult situation
the plight of Third World countries plagued by debts
Synonyms
difficulty,
condition,
state,
situation,
trouble,
circumstances,
dilemma,
straits,
predicament,
extremity,
perplexity
in the sense of portrait
Definition
a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, often only of the face
oversize portraits of royal ancestors
Synonyms
picture,
painting,
image,
photograph,
representation,
sketch,
likeness,
portraiture
in the sense of portray
Definition
to describe or represent (someone) by artistic means, such as in writing or on film
the landscape as portrayed by painters such as Poussin
Synonyms
represent,
draw,
paint,
illustrate,
sketch,
figure,
picture,
render,
depict,
delineate
in the sense of portrayal
a near-monochrome portrayal of a wood infused with silvery light
Synonyms
depiction,
picture,
representation,
sketch,
rendering,
delineation
in the sense of print
Definition
a picture printed from an engraved plate or wood block
Hogarth's famous series of prints
Synonyms
picture,
plate,
etching,
engraving,
lithograph,
woodcut,
linocut
in the sense of print
Definition
a photograph produced from a negative
a black and white print of the children
Synonyms
photograph,
photo,
snap
in the sense of quintessence
Definition
the perfect representation of a quality or state
He was the quintessence of all Eva most deeply loathed.
Synonyms
epitome,
representation,
embodiment,
type,
essence,
archetype,
exemplar,
typical example,
personification
in the sense of render
Definition
to represent in painting, music, or acting
a powerful, bizarre, and beautifully rendered story
Synonyms
represent,
interpret,
portray,
depict,
do,
give,
play,
act,
present,
perform
in the sense of replica
Definition
an exact copy
The child was a replica of her mother.
Synonyms
duplicate,
copy,
clone,
spitting image,
dead ringer,
carbon copy

Additional synonyms

in the sense of report
Definition
an account of the discussions of a committee or other group of people
a full report of what happened here tonight
Synonyms
account,
record,
detail,
note,
statement,
relation,
version,
communication,
tale,
description,
declaration,
narrative,
summary,
recital
in the sense of scenario
Definition
an imagined sequence of future events
That apocalyptic scenario cannot be ruled out.
Synonyms
situation,
sequence of events,
chain of events,
course of events,
series of developments
in the sense of see
Definition
to foresee
We can see a day when all people live side by side.
Synonyms
foresee,
picture,
imagine,
anticipate,
divine,
envisage,
visualize,
foretell
in the sense of shot
Definition
a single photograph
She received praise for the monochrome shots in the film.
Synonyms
photograph,
photo,
picture,
still,
print,
slide,
snap,
proof,
snapshot,
transparency
in the sense of sketch
Definition
a quick rough drawing
a sketch of a soldier
Synonyms
drawing,
design,
representation,
draft,
delineation
in the sense of sketch
Definition
to make a quick rough drawing (of)
I sketched the scene with my pen and paper.
Synonyms
draw,
paint,
outline,
represent,
draft,
portray,
depict,
delineate,
rough out
in the sense of snap
Definition
an informal photograph taken with a simple camera
a snap my mother took last year
Synonyms
photograph,
photo,
picture,
shot,
print,
slide,
snapshot
in the sense of soul
Definition
a person regarded as a good example of some quality
With such celebrated clients, she necessarily remains the soul of discretion.
Synonyms
embodiment,
essence,
incarnation,
epitome,
personification,
quintessence,
type
in the sense of spitting image
Definition
a person who looks very like someone else
Nina is the spitting image her mother.
Synonyms
double,
lookalike,
(dead) ringer (slang),
picture,
spit (informal, British),
clone,
replica,
likeness,
living image,
spit and image (informal)
in the sense of state of affairs
Definition
circumstances or condition
This state of affairs cannot continue for too long.
Synonyms
situation,
state,
circumstances,
scenario,
equation,
plight,
status quo

Additional synonyms

in the sense of transparency
Definition
a positive photograph on transparent film, usually mounted in a frame or between glass plates, which can be viewed with the use of a slide projector
The first colour photo was a transparency of a tartan ribbon.
Synonyms
photograph,
slide,
exposure,
photo,
picture,
image,
print,
plate,
still
in the sense of twin
Definition
one of a pair of people or things that are identical or very similar
the twin of the chair she had at the cottage
Synonyms
double,
counterpart,
mate,
match,
fellow,
clone,
duplicate,
lookalike,
likeness,
ringer (slang),
corollary
in the sense of vision
Definition
a vivid mental image produced by the imagination
I have a vision of a society free of exploitation and injustice.
Synonyms
image,
idea,
dream,
plans,
hopes,
prospect,
ideal,
concept,
fancy,
fantasy,
conception,
delusion,
daydream,
reverie,
flight of fancy,
mental picture,
pipe dream,
imago,
castle in the air,
fanciful notion
in the sense of visualize
Definition
to form a mental image of (something not at that moment visible)
He could not visualize her as a child.
Synonyms
picture,
imagine,
think about,
envisage,
contemplate,
conceive of,
see in the mind's eye,
conjure up a mental picture of
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