concept

Word family  noun concept conceptualization adjective conceptual verb conceptualize adverb conceptually

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++con·cept /ˈkɒnsept $ ˈkɑːn-/ ●●○ W2 AWL noun [countable]  IDEAan idea of how something is, or how something should be done 概念，观念；想法concept of the concept of total patient care 全方位的病人护理理念 the concept of infinite space 无穷宇宙的概念concept that the concept that we are citizens of one world 我们是同一个世界的公民的观念 a new concept in business travel 商务旅行的新理念 our basic concepts of decent human behaviour 我们对得体的人类行为的基本观念 It’s very simple, once you grasp the concept. 你一旦掌握了这个概念之后就很简单了。► see thesaurus at idean COLLOCATIONSadjectivesa new conceptPart of a teacher’s job is to introduce new concepts to students.a basic/fundamental conceptThe children are taught the basic concepts of mathematics.a key/central/important conceptThe title tells you something about the central concept of the poem.a difficult conceptDifficult concepts can sometimes be explained by diagrams or graphs.a simple conceptCause and effect is a fairly simple concept.the whole concept of somethingSome people reject the whole concept of evolution.a general/broad conceptThe book begins with some general historical concepts.an abstract concept (=based on general ideas rather than on something that exists)He finds it hard to grasp abstract concepts.a theoretical concept (=that exists only as a theory)The theoretical concepts of psychology, for example Freud’s ideas, are also useful in the study of literature.a legal/mathematical/marketing etc conceptDemocracy is a very important political concept.an alien concept (=an idea that is very strange or that does not exist)In many countries, queuing for a bus is an alien concept.an ambiguous/vague concept (=one that is not clear or is hard to define)Creativity is an ambiguous concept.verbshave a concept of somethingAnimals have no concept of their own mortality.understand a conceptThe class will help you understand the basic concepts of physics.grasp a concept (=understand it)Children often grasp new concepts more quickly than adults.introduce a conceptThe first year of the course introduces the basic concepts of management.develop a conceptThe Greeks developed the concept of a scientific theory.

Examples from the Corpus

concept• There is a continuing discussion as to what a concept really is.• She thinks that marriage is an old-fashioned concept.• The Read codes adopt a particular approach to the representation of medical concepts.• The modular concept of custom-fitting a work space has taken on residential refinements.• Clearly, though, the best way to improve your presentation skills is through practice and constructive criticism, hardly new concepts.• The idea of a soul is a religious concept.• However, given finite resources, concepts of effectiveness and efficiency must be considered alongside concepts of need.• They are then arranged in a concept/keyword map that combines the syllabus concepts and the relevant subject content of indexed resources.• To understand the nature of this challenge, we must first come to terms with the concept of a physical field.• What's your concept of an ideal society?basic concepts• The Certificate is about basic concepts and covers some seven subjects.• People experience modernity without understanding its foundations, its basic concepts.• They are scrambling definitions of basic concepts like quality, time, and values.• At the centre of Piaget's theory lie a number of basic concepts that owe a great deal to his interest in biology.• Consequently the basic concepts have been division of labour, organisational structure, job descriptions, but above all - hierarchy.• This section has introduced some of the basic concepts used by many sociologists.• When the basic concepts have been established the assumption of certainty will be removed.• These basic concepts are illustrated in Table 9-2, and in Figs. 9-1 and 9-2.From Longman Business Dictionaryconceptcon‧cept /ˈkɒnseptˈkɑːn-/ noun1[countable]MARKETING an idea for a productthe management of an R&D process, from an original concept through to marketing, manufacture and end-use → marketing concept → sales concept2[countable] a rule or idea saying how something should be done3the marketing conceptECONOMICS an economic idea stating that companies should make products which customers say they want, rather than products customers have to be persuaded to buy4the product conceptECONOMICS an economic idea stating that companies should continuously try to improve their products because customers prefer to buy products with the best quality, features, and performance5the production conceptECONOMICS an economic idea stating that companies should continuously try to manufacture and deliver their products without wasting time, money, or energy because customers want goods that are low in price and easy to obtainThe main objective of firms adhering to the production concept is to minimize costs, yet still maintain product quality.6the selling concept (also the sales concept)ECONOMICS an economic idea stating that companies should try to sell the products they already have, rather than develop new products → see also consistency concept, realization conceptOrigin concept (1500-1600) Latin conceptum, from the past participle of concipere; → CONCEIVE

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concept
con‧cept S3 W2 AC /ˈkɒnsept $ ˈkɑːn-/ noun [countable]an idea of how something is, or how something should be done
    concept of
    the concept of total patient care
    the concept of infinite space
    concept that
    the concept that we are citizens of one world
    a new concept in business travel
    our basic concepts of decent human behaviour
    It’s very simple, once you grasp the concept.
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ adjectives
   ▪ a new concept Part of a teacher’s job is to introduce new concepts to students.
   ▪ a basic/fundamental concept The children are taught the basic concepts of mathematics.
   ▪ a key/central/important concept The title tells you something about the central concept of the poem.
   ▪ a difficult concept Difficult concepts can sometimes be explained by diagrams or graphs.
   ▪ a simple concept Cause and effect is a fairly simple concept.
   ▪ the whole concept of something Some people reject the whole concept of evolution.
   ▪ a general/broad concept The book begins with some general historical concepts.
   ▪ an abstract concept (=based on general ideas rather than on something that exists) He finds it hard to grasp abstract concepts.
   ▪ a theoretical concept (=that exists only as a theory) The theoretical concepts of psychology, for example Freud’s ideas, are also useful in the study of literature.
   ▪ a legal/mathematical/marketing etc concept Democracy is a very important political concept.
   ▪ an alien concept (=an idea that is very strange or that does not exist) In many countries, queuing for a bus is an alien concept.
   ▪ an ambiguous/vague concept (=one that is not clear or is hard to define) Creativity is an ambiguous concept.
■ verbs
   ▪ have a concept of something Animals have no concept of their own mortality.
   ▪ understand a concept The class will help you understand the basic concepts of physics.
   ▪ grasp a concept (=understand it) Children often grasp new concepts more quickly than adults.
   ▪ introduce a concept The first year of the course introduces the basic concepts of management.
   ▪ develop a concept The Greeks developed the concept of a scientific theory.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ idea something that you think of, especially something that you could do or suggest: I think that’s an excellent idea. | Let me know if you have any good ideas.
   ▪ thought something that comes into your mind: The thought had entered my mind that he might be lying. | It was a worrying thought. | She was lost in her thoughts.
   ▪ impression the idea that you have in your mind about what someone or something is like: What was your impression of him?
   ▪ inspiration a good and original idea, which makes you think of doing or creating something: Where did you get your inspiration from for the book? | He suddenly had a flash of inspiration. | The design for the house was entirely the inspiration of the architect.
   ▪ brainwave British English, brainstorm American English a sudden new and clever idea, especially one that solves a problem: I thought I’d have to sell the house, but then I had a brainwave.
   ▪ concept an idea of how something is, or how something should be done: Concepts of beauty are different in different cultures. | the traditional concept of marriage
   ▪ notion an idea about life or society, especially one that is a little silly or old-fashioned: There is no evidence to support the notion that poverty is caused by laziness.

🔑 con·cept AW BrE /ˈkɒnsept/ 🔊NAmE /ˈkɑːnsept/ 🔊 nounan idea or a principle that is connected with sth abstract 概念；观念◆~ (of sth) the concept of social class社会等级的概念◆concepts such as 'civilization' and 'government'诸如 “文明” 和 “政府” 的概念◆He can't grasp the basic concepts of mathematics. 他无法掌握数学的基本概念。🔊🔊◆~ (that…) the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity人人应当机会均等的观念