characterize
gb/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/ us/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
B2
Angličtina
~ 3100
Významy
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Sloveso
B2
action
1
Describe main qualities
To say what is special or important about someone or something.
Vzorec užití:
to characterize [someone/something] as [adjective/noun]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'characterize' with 'character', which is a noun, not a verb.
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.)
Kolokace
characterize as
|characterize by
|often characterized
Témata
communication
|description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- The teacher characterized the student as very curious.
- He characterized the book as boring.
- They characterized the city as noisy and busy.
Sloveso
B2
state
2
Be a typical feature
To be the thing that shows what something is like.
Vzorec užití:
[something] characterizes [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'is' instead of 'is characterized by', which changes the meaning.
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.)
Kolokace
characterized by
|features that characterize
Témata
description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- The city is characterized by tall buildings.
- Her music is characterized by soft sounds.
- This food is characterized by strong spices.
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.