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frame
/fɹeɪm/
The word revolves around the concept of a boundary or a supporting skeleton that defines the shape and limits of an object. Whether physical (a picture frame) or conceptual (framing an argument), it is about creating a perimeter that holds everything together. In its physical sense, it suggests stability, protection, and presentation. When applied to the human body, it refers to the skeletal proportions rather than muscle or fat. When used as a verb for communication, "frame" implies strategic positioning. It is not just about stating a fact, but choosing the specific angle or perspective to influence how information is received. In a legal or criminal context, it carries a heavy negative connotation of deception and malice, where an artificial set of evidence is constructed around an innocent person to make them look guilty.
Used as a countable noun whether referring to the physical border around a painting, the skeletal structure of a building, or the size and shape of a person's physique.
意味
A rigid structure that surrounds or supports something, such as a picture or a building.
"The artist placed the painting in a heavy gilded frame."
To falsely accuse someone of a crime by inventing evidence.
"He claimed that the police had framed him for the robbery."
To formulate or express something in a particular way.
"She struggled to frame the question in a way that didn't sound accusatory."