| 词汇 | define |
| 释义 | define 3 ENTRIES FOUND: define (verb) ill-defined (adjective) well-defined (adjective) define /dɪˈfaɪn/ verb defines; defined; defining define /dɪˈfaɪn/ verb defines; defined; defining Learner's definition of DEFINE [+ object] 1 : to explain the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.)给…下定义；解释 How would you define (the word) “grotesque”?你怎么解释grotesque这个词？ a term that is difficult to define难以解释的术语 2 : to show or describe (someone or something) clearly and completely阐明；使明确；使清楚 The government study seeks to define urban poverty.政府的这项研究旨在界定城市贫困。 Her book aims to define acceptable social behavior.她的著作旨在阐明可接受的社会行为。 He was defined by his passions. [=his passions showed what kind of person he was]他的热情彰显了他的性格。 She believes that success should be defined in terms of health and happiness.她认为，成功与否应以健康和幸福来衡量。 Tigers are broadly/loosely defined [=described very generally] as large cats.老虎被泛泛地界定为大型猫科动物。 He narrowly defines [=describes very specifically] a hero as someone who has earned a medal in battle.他把英雄狭隘地界定为在战斗中荣获勋章的人。 3 : to show the shape, outline, or edge of (something) very clearly确定…的界线 That fence defines the far edge of the property.那道篱笆限定了这块地产那一边的边界。 — definable /dɪˈfaɪnəbəl/ adjective [more definable; most definable] an easily definable word容易下定义的单词 definable risk factors可确定的风险因素 — defined adjective [more defined; most defined] a clearly defined neighborhood界限分明的街区 Her cheekbones are well-defined.她的额骨棱角分明。 — defining adjective, always used before a noun That was the campaign's defining moment. [=the moment that showed very clearly what kind of campaign it was]那是此次战役的决定性时刻。 |
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