characterize
/ˈkærəktəraɪz/
v.
一句话记住
以……为特征;描述……的特征
释义与例句
v.
以……为特征;描述……的特征
to be typical of someone or something, or to describe their main qualities
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The region is characterized by mild winters and dry summers.
该地区的特点是冬季温和、夏季干燥。
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The report characterizes the policy as a necessary reform.
报告将这项政策描述为一项必要的改革。
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Close cooperation characterizes the relationship between the two teams.
密切合作是这两个团队关系的特征。
词源与构词
记忆钩子
抓两个句型:be characterized by 是“以……为特征”,characterize A as B 是“把 A 描述为 B”。
词族与关联词
词族(同一词根派生出的不同词性或形式)
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character 性格;特征;人物characterize 对应的基础名词,可指人的性格、事物的特征或作品中的人物。
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characteristic 特征;特有的可作名词表示“特征”,也可作形容词表示“典型的、特有的”。
同义词
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describe 描述;形容describe 泛指描述外观、过程或性质;characterize 强调概括主要特征,常用 characterize A as B 或被动式 be characterized by。Witnesses described the vehicle as a small grey van. 目击者把那辆车描述为一辆灰色小型厢式货车。
常见搭配
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be characterized by 以……为特征The old town is characterized by narrow streets and stone houses. 这座古城以狭窄的街道和石屋为特色。
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characterize somebody as 把某人描述为Critics characterized her as a cautious but determined leader. 评论者把她描述为一位谨慎而坚定的领导者。
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accurately characterize 准确描述……的特征It is difficult to accurately characterize such a diverse community. 很难准确描述如此多元化的社区的特征。