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想象力 xiǎngxiànglì

I. fancy [ˈfænsı] N

1. fancy:

fancy
想象力 xiǎngxiànglì

2. fancy:

fancy
幻想 huànxiǎng
fancy
空想 kōngxiǎng

3. fancy:

fancy
喜爱 xǐ'ài
fancy
迷恋 míliàn
He has a fancy for bright ties.
他喜欢色彩鲜艳的领带。

II. fancy [ˈfænsı] ADJ

1. fancy:

fancy
华丽装饰的 huálì zhuāngshì de
fancy
色彩鲜艳的 sècǎi xiānyànde

2. fancy:

fancy
想象的 xiǎngxiàngde
fancy
异想天开的 yì xiǎng tiānkāi de

III. fancy [ˈfænsı] VB trans

1. fancy:

fancy
想象 xiǎngxiàng
fancy
设想 shèxiǎng

2. fancy:

fancy
以为 yǐwéi
fancy
认为 rènwéi
I rather fancy that he won't come.
我倒认为他不会来。

3. fancy:

fancy
喜爱 xǐ'ài
fancy
想要 xiǎngyào

fancy [ˈfænsı]

catch [or take] the fancy of
吸引 xīyǐn
catch [or take] the fancy of
投…的心意 tóu…de xīnyì
take a fancy to
喜爱 xǐ'ài
▶ fancily ADV

fancy dress N

fancy dress
(化装舞会等场合穿的)奇装异服 qí zhuāng yì fú
Present
Ifancy
youfancy
he/she/itfancies
wefancy
youfancy
theyfancy
Past
Ifancied
youfancied
he/she/itfancied
wefancied
youfancied
theyfancied
Present Perfect
Ihavefancied
youhavefancied
he/she/ithasfancied
wehavefancied
youhavefancied
theyhavefancied
Past Perfect
Ihadfancied
youhadfancied
he/she/ithadfancied
wehadfancied
youhadfancied
theyhadfancied
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take a fancy to
喜爱 xǐ'ài
catch [or take] the fancy of
投…的心意 tóu…de xīnyì
He has a fancy for bright ties.
他喜欢色彩鲜艳的领带。
I rather fancy that he won't come.
我倒认为他不会来。

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

The dress had a lasting influence and was even worn by men to her future shows in fancy dress.
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Entrants, who donate 5 to take part, are encouraged to wear suitable clothing, although many fun-runners opt for fancy dress.
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Everyone has to provide fancy dress and enter the talent contest.
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This event is marked by stage performances by students, including fancy dress competitions, drama, dance, and music.
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Events include getting stuck on a television antenna, stumbling in on a fancy dress party, and finding a way into a caravan and an igloo.
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