| 单词 | depict |
| 释义 | depict —depicter, depictor, n. —depiction, n. —depictive, adj. /di pikt"/, v.t. 1. to represent by or as if by painting; portray; delineate. 2. to represent or characterize in words; describe. [1625-35; < L depictus (ptp. of depingere), equiv. to de- DE- + pic- ptp. s. of pingere to PAINT + -tus ptp. suffix] Syn. 1. reproduce, draw, paint, limn. 1, 2. DEPICT, PORTRAY, SKETCH imply a representation of an object or scene by colors or lines, or by words. DEPICT emphasizes vividness of detail: to depict the confusion of departure. PORTRAY emphasizes faithful representation: We could not portray the anguish of the exiles. SKETCH suggests the drawing of the outlines of the most prominent features or details, often in a preparatory way: to sketch the plans for a community development. |
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