英語

description

gb/dɪskɹˈɪpʃən/ us/dɪskɹˈɪpʃən/
A2 英語
~ 1500
語義
0件の語義
名詞 A2 entity
1

Detailed statement or account

Words that tell what someone or something is like.

用法パターン: a description of [something/someone]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'description' with 'prescription'. 'Description' explains what something is like; 'prescription' is advice for treatment.
類義語
account (More general; can refer to a narrative or report, not just physical or factual details.) | explanation (Focuses more on reasons or causes rather than just characteristics.)
対義語
silence (The absence of any statement or explanation.) | name (Only identifies without providing details.)
コロケーション
brief description |detailed description |give a description |fit the description |accurate description
テーマ
communication |information |daily life |education |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The police asked for a description of the suspect.
  • Her vivid description made the scene come alive.
  • The product comes with a short description on the box.
  • Can you give me a description of your trip?
  • The witness gave an accurate description of the car.
学習者向け例文
  • I read a short description of the movie.
  • He gave a clear description of the man.
  • The book has a description of each animal.
  • Please write a description of your house.
名詞 technical B1 entity
2

Representation of features in art/science

Words that tell what something looks like or is like in art, stories, or science.

用法パターン: a description in [field/context]
類義語
depiction (Often visual or artistic representation.) | portrayal (Focuses more on how something is presented, especially in art or literature.)
コロケーション
mathematical description |scientific description |literary description
テーマ
art |science |literature |arts_entertainment |communication
例文
  • The novel opens with a long description of the countryside.
  • His paper includes a detailed scientific description of the process.
  • The painting is accompanied by a short description of its history.
学習者向け例文
  • The story has a description of the city.
  • The teacher gave a description of the plant.
  • The book starts with a description of the hero.
文法
辞書形
description
IPA
GB/dɪskɹˈɪpʃən/
US/dɪskɹˈɪpʃən/
音節・強勢
de - scrip - tion (3音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (scrip)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: description
  • Plural: description, descriptions
関連語
Forms
descriptions noun
Core family
describe verb A2 descriptive adjective B2
Related words
descriptively adverb
Negative and opposite forms
indescribable adjective B2 indescribably adverb
Advanced or less common
descriptor noun nondescript adjective C1
表現

beyond description

1
/bɪjˈɔnd dɪskɹˈɪpʃən/
fixed phrase

Too extreme to describe

So good, bad, or extreme that it is hard to say in words.

例文
  • Her beauty was beyond description.
  • The damage after the storm was beyond description.

fit the description

1
/fˈɪt ðə dɪskɹˈɪpʃən/
fixed phrase

Match given details

To look like or be like the person or thing that was described.

例文
  • The man in the video fits the description given by witnesses.
  • Police arrested a suspect who fit the description.

in vivid detail

1
/ˈɪn vˈɪvɪd dˈiteɪl/
fixed phrase

Describe very clearly and fully

To tell about something with many clear and bright details.

例文
  • He told the story in vivid detail.
  • She described her trip in vivid detail.

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