characterize
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If something is characterized by a particular feature or quality, that feature or quality is an obvious part of it. 以…为特征[正式] [usu passive]
This election campaign has been characterized by violence. 这次竞选运动以暴力为特征。
2. V-T If you characterize someone or something as a particular thing, you describe them as that thing. 描述为[正式]
Both companies have characterized the relationship as friendly. 两家公司都认为彼此的关系是友好的。
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characterize /ˈkærɪktəˌraɪz/ (characterizing,characterized,characterizes)
BRIT also characterise
剑桥词典
- Something that characterizes another thing is typical of it.
是…的特征；为…所特有
Bright colours and bold strokes characterize his early paintings . 明亮的色彩和大胆的笔触是他早期绘画作品的特征。
to describe something by stating its main qualities
归纳…的特征；描述…的特性
In her essay , she characterizes the whole era as a period of radical change . 她在文章中将整个时代的特征归纳为一个急剧变化的时期。 返回 characterize