| 单词 | define |
| 释义 | define —define /dɪˈfaɪn/ verb [T] (CLEARLY SHOW) ↑Verb Endings for define ► F0 to show clearly the edge of something: » The outline of the castle on the hill was clearly defined against the evening sky.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstratingdefinable /dɪˈfaɪ.nə.bl̩/ adjective► F0» definable rules of grammar/syntaxThesaurus+: ↑Defining and explainingWord Builder:–Nouns: definition–Adjectives: definite, indefinite–Adverbs: definitely, indefinitely verb [T] (EXPLAIN) ↑Verb Endings for define B2 to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is: » In this dictionary 'reality' is defined as 'the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be'.» Before I answer your question, could you define your terms a little more (= explain what you mean by the words you have used)?→ SEE ALSO WELL DEFINED(Cf. ↑well defined)Thesaurus+: ↑Defining and explainingB2 to explain and describe the meaning and exact limits of something: » Your rights and responsibilities are defined in the citizens' charter.» Your role in the project will be strictly defined (= limited to particular areas).» I'd hate to feel that I was defined by (= that my life got its meaning and importance only from) my job.Thesaurus+: ↑Defining and explainingdefinable /dɪˈfaɪ.nə.bl̩/ adjective► F0» definable rules of grammar/syntaxThesaurus+: ↑Defining and explainingWord Builder:–Nouns: definition–Adjectives: definite, indefinite–Adverbs: definitely, indefinitely • • • Extra Examples:» It is very difficult to define the concept of beauty.» The borderline between friendship and intimacy is often hard to define.» Security defined in the broadest sense of the term means getting at the root causes of trouble and helping to reduce regional conflicts.» It's a very hierarchical organization in which everyone's status is clearly defined.» Responsibility, I suppose, is what defines adulthood. |
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