characterize
gb/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/ us/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
B2
אנגלית
~ 3100
jellemez, jellemző
פועל
B2
1
jellemez
B2
תבנית שימוש:
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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
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.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'characterize' with 'character', which is a noun, not a verb.
משמעות
Describe main qualities
צירופים
characterize as
|characterize by
|often characterized
מילים נרדפות
describe (A more general term for giving details about someone or something.)
|
portray (Often used when describing in a more artistic or detailed way.)
הפכים
misrepresent (To describe in a false or misleading way.)
נושאים
communication
|description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
To say what is special or important about someone or something.
To describe the most typical or important qualities of someone or something.
פועל
B2
2
תבנית שימוש:
[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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
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.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes use 'is' instead of 'is characterized by', which changes the meaning.
משמעות
Be a typical feature
צירופים
characterized by
|features that characterize
מילים נרדפות
distinguish (Emphasizes showing how something is different from others.)
|
define (Highlights what determines the nature of something.)
הפכים
obscure (To hide or make unclear the typical feature.)
נושאים
description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
To be the thing that shows what something is like.
To be the most typical feature of something.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
characterize
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
US/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
הברות והטעמה
char - ac - ter - ize (4 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (char)
צורות המילה
Verb
- Base: characterize
- 3rd Person Singular: characterizes
- Present Participle: characterizing
- Past: characterized
משפחת מילים
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
ביטויים
be characterized by
1/bˈi kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪzd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
Have a main quality
To have a special quality that shows what something is like.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- The article characterized the movie as boring.
- She was characterized as a brave leader.