characterize

英 [ˈkærəktəraɪz]

美 [ˈkærəktəraɪz]

v.  是…的特征; 以…为典型; 使…具有特点(或最引人注目的特征); 描述，刻画，表现(…的特征、特点)

过去分词：characterized　过去式：characterized　第三人称单数：characterizes　现在分词：characterizing　

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Collins.2 / BNC.4894 / COCA.2859

牛津词典

verb

• 是…的特征；以…为典型
  to be typical of a person, place or thing
  1. the rolling hills that characterize this part of England
     成为英格兰这一地区特征的绵延起伏的丘陵地
• 使…具有特点（或最引人注目的特征）
  to give sth its typical or most noticeable qualities or features
  1. The city is characterized by tall modern buildings in steel and glass.
     这座城市的特点是钢铁和玻璃建造的现代化高楼大厦林立。
• 描述，刻画，表现（…的特征、特点）
  to describe or show the qualities of sb/sth in a particular way
  1. activities that are characterized as ‘male’ or ‘female’ work
     被描述为“男性”或“女性”工作的各种活动

柯林斯词典

in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 characterise


• VERB 使具有特点
  If somethingis characterized bya particular feature or quality, that feature or quality is an obvious part of it.
  1. This election campaign has been characterized by violence...
     暴力行为已成为这次竞选活动的一大特点。
  2. A bold use of colour characterizes the bedroom.
     这间卧室的特点是用色大胆。
• VERB 描绘;描述
  If youcharacterizesomeone or somethingasa particular thing, you describe them as that thing.
  1. Both companies have characterized the relationship as friendly...
     两家公司都认为彼此之间关系友好。
  2. This play is characterized as a comedy.
     这出戏被认为是喜剧。

英英释义

verb

• describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
  1. You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist
  2. This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover
  Synonym:qualifycharacterise
• be characteristic of
  1. What characterizes a Venetian painting?
  Synonym:characterise

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