imag·ine /ɪˈmæʤən/
 (vt.)想象,設想,料想(vi.)想象起來,想起來


 imag·ine /ɪmˈæʤən/ 動詞



 Im·ag·ine v. t. [imp. & p. p. Imagined p. pr. & vb. n. Imagining.]
 1. To form in the mind a notion or idea of; to form a mental image of; to conceive; to produce by the imagination.
 In the night, imagining some fear,
 How easy is a bush supposed a bear!   --Shak.
 2. To contrive in purpose; to scheme; to devise; to compass; to purpose. See Compass, v. t., 5.
    How long will ye imagine mischief against a man?   --Ps. lxii. 3.
 3. To represent to one's self; to think; to believe.
 Syn: -- To fancy; conceive; apprehend; think; believe; suppose; opine; deem; plan; scheme; devise.


 Im·ag·ine, v. i.
 1. To form images or conceptions; to conceive; to devise.
 2. To think; to suppose.
 My sister is not so defenseless left
 As you imagine.   --Milton.

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 imagine
      v 1: form a mental image of something that is not present or that
           is not the case; "Can you conceive of him as the
           president?" [syn: conceive of, ideate, envisage]
      2: expect, believe, or suppose; "I imagine she earned a lot of
         money with her new novel"; "I thought to find her in a bad
         state"; "he didn't think to find her in the kitchen"; "I
         guess she is angry at me for standing her up" [syn: think,
          opine, suppose, reckon, guess]