fancied

• 指被喜爱、被渴望或被想象的人或事物；常用于表达偏好或浪漫兴趣。

Describes something that is desired, liked, or imagined; often used in the context of having a preference or a romantic interest.

1. Liked or desiredB2informal

   Considered attractive or desirable; liked by someone.

   受人喜欢的

   • He was the most fancied candidate for the job.
   • She is a fancied actress among young audiences.
   • The team is fancied to win the championship this year.

   同义词admiredcoveteddesiredfavoredlikedpreferredwanted

   反义词dislikedhatedundesiredunwanted

2. Imagined or supposedC1formal

   Believed or imagined to be something, often without strong evidence.

   想象中的

   • The fancied threat turned out to be a false alarm.
   • His fancied superiority was not supported by facts.
   • They lived in a fancied world of luxury and ease.

   同义词allegedassumeddreamedenvisionedputativesupposed

   反义词actualgenuinerealtrueveritable

• 表示想要、喜欢某事物的动词，也可表示想象或设想某事。

A verb used to express a desire or liking for something, or to imagine or suppose something.

1. Like or desireA2informalbritish

   To feel a liking or attraction for someone or something.

   喜欢或想要

   • I really fancy that new dress in the shop window.
   • She fancies the boy from her chemistry class.
   • Do you fancy going for a walk this evening?

   同义词cravedesirelikewant

   反义词despisedetestdislikehateloathe

2. Imagine or supposeB2formal

   To imagine or think something, often without strong evidence.

   想象

   • I fancy I saw a ghost in the old house.
   • He fancied that he heard footsteps behind him.
   • She fancied herself a great artist.

   同义词believeconjectureguessimaginesupposesurmisesuspectthink

   反义词knowverify

短语动词变体fancy up