单词 | characterize |
释义 | characterize (kærɪktəraɪz ) Word forms: characterizes , characterizing , characterized regional note: in BRIT, also use characterise 1. verb If something is characterized by a particular feature or quality, that feature or quality is an obvious part of it. [formal] This election campaign has been characterized by violence. [be VERB-ed + by] A bold use of colour characterizes the bedroom. [VERB noun] Synonyms: distinguish, mark, identify, brand 2. verb If you characterize someone or something as a particular thing, you describe them as that thing. [formal] Both companies have characterized the relationship as friendly. [VERB noun + as] This play is characterized as a comedy. [V n as adj/n] characterization Word forms: characterizations variable noun [usually NOUN of noun] I don't fully agree with that characterization of the welfare system. Translations: Chinese: 以…为特征 Japanese: 特徴づける |
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