characterize
gb/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/ us/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
B2
Angličtina
~ 3100
jellemez, jellemző
SLOVESO
B2
1
jellemez
B2
Vzorec užití:
to characterize [someone/something] as [adjective/noun]
The report characterizes the new policy as a major improvement.
A jelentés az új irányelvet jelentős előrelépésként jellemzi.
Historians often characterize the period as one of rapid change.
A történészek gyakran a gyors változások időszakaként jellemzik ezt a korszakot.
She characterized him as a hardworking but stubborn man.
Učební příklady
The teacher characterized the student as very curious.
A tanár nagyon kíváncsinak jellemezte a diákot.
He characterized the book as boring.
Unalmasnak jellemezte a könyvet.
They characterized the city as noisy and busy.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'characterize' with 'character', which is a noun, not a verb.
Význam
Describe main qualities
Kolokace
characterize as
|characterize by
|often characterized
Synonyma
describe (A more general term for giving details about someone or something.)
|
portray (Often used when describing in a more artistic or detailed way.)
Antonyma
misrepresent (To describe in a false or misleading way.)
Témata
communication
|description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To say what is special or important about someone or something.
To describe the most typical or important qualities of someone or something.
SLOVESO
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
[something] characterizes [something]
The region is characterized by its hot, dry climate.
A régiót forró, száraz éghajlata jellemzi.
Her work is characterized by attention to detail.
Munkáját a részletekre való odafigyelés jellemzi.
The style is characterized by bold colors and simple shapes.
Učební příklady
The city is characterized by tall buildings.
A várost magas épületek jellemzik.
Her music is characterized by soft sounds.
Zenéjét lágy hangzás jellemzi.
This food is characterized by strong spices.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'is' instead of 'is characterized by', which changes the meaning.
Význam
Be a typical feature
Kolokace
characterized by
|features that characterize
Synonyma
distinguish (Emphasizes showing how something is different from others.)
|
define (Highlights what determines the nature of something.)
Antonyma
obscure (To hide or make unclear the typical feature.)
Témata
description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To be the thing that shows what something is like.
To be the most typical feature of something.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
characterize
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
US/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
Slabiky a přízvuk
char - ac - ter - ize (4 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (char)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: characterize
- 3rd Person Singular: characterizes
- Present Participle: characterizing
- Past: characterized
Příbuzná slova
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
Výrazy
be characterized by
1/bˈi kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪzd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
Have a main quality
To have a special quality that shows what something is like.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- The article characterized the movie as boring.
- She was characterized as a brave leader.