characterize
gb/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/ us/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
B2
Английски
~ 3100
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
B2
action
1
Describe main qualities
To say what is special or important about someone or something.
Модел на употреба:
to characterize [someone/something] as [adjective/noun]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'characterize' with 'character', which is a noun, not a verb.
Синоними
describe (A more general term for giving details about someone or something.)
|
portray (Often used when describing in a more artistic or detailed way.)
Антоними
misrepresent (To describe in a false or misleading way.)
Колокации
characterize as
|characterize by
|often characterized
Теми
communication
|description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The report characterizes the new policy as a major improvement.
- Historians often characterize the period as one of rapid change.
- She characterized him as a hardworking but stubborn man.
Примери за учащи
- The teacher characterized the student as very curious.
- He characterized the book as boring.
- They characterized the city as noisy and busy.
Глагол
B2
state
2
Be a typical feature
To be the thing that shows what something is like.
Модел на употреба:
[something] characterizes [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use 'is' instead of 'is characterized by', which changes the meaning.
Синоними
distinguish (Emphasizes showing how something is different from others.)
|
define (Highlights what determines the nature of something.)
Антоними
obscure (To hide or make unclear the typical feature.)
Колокации
characterized by
|features that characterize
Теми
description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The region is characterized by its hot, dry climate.
- Her work is characterized by attention to detail.
- The style is characterized by bold colors and simple shapes.
Примери за учащи
- The city is characterized by tall buildings.
- Her music is characterized by soft sounds.
- This food is characterized by strong spices.
Граматика
Речникова форма
characterize
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
US/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
Срички и ударение
char - ac - ter - ize (4 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (char)
Форми на думата
Verb
- Base: characterize
- 3rd Person Singular: characterizes
- Present Participle: characterizing
- Past: characterized
Семейство думи
Forms
characterizes
verb
characterizing
verb
characterized
verb
Core family
Related words
characteristically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
uncharacteristic
adjective C1
uncharacteristically
adverb
characterless
adjective
mischaracterize
verb
Advanced or less common
mischaracterization
noun
characterful
adjective
Изрази
be characterized by
1/bˈi kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪzd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
Have a main quality
To have a special quality that shows what something is like.
Примери
- The local food is characterized by fresh ingredients.
- His paintings are characterized by bright colors.
characterize as
1/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Describe in a certain way
To say that someone or something is a certain type or has certain qualities.
Примери
- The article characterized the movie as boring.
- She was characterized as a brave leader.