characterize
gb/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/ us/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
B2
영어
~ 3100
jellemez, jellemző
동사
B2
1
jellemez
B2
사용 패턴：
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.
학습자용 예문
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.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'characterize' with 'character', which is a noun, not a verb.
뜻
Describe main qualities
연어
characterize as
|characterize by
|often characterized
유의어
describe (A more general term for giving details about someone or something.)
|
portray (Often used when describing in a more artistic or detailed way.)
반의어
misrepresent (To describe in a false or misleading way.)
주제
communication
|description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
정의
To say what is special or important about someone or something.
To describe the most typical or important qualities of someone or something.
동사
B2
2
사용 패턴：
[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.
학습자용 예문
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.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes use 'is' instead of 'is characterized by', which changes the meaning.
뜻
Be a typical feature
연어
characterized by
|features that characterize
유의어
distinguish (Emphasizes showing how something is different from others.)
|
define (Highlights what determines the nature of something.)
반의어
obscure (To hide or make unclear the typical feature.)
주제
description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
정의
To be the thing that shows what something is like.
To be the most typical feature of something.
문법
기본형
characterize
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
US/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
음절 및 강세
char - ac - ter - ize （4음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (char)
활용형
Verb
- Base: characterize
- 3rd Person Singular: characterizes
- Present Participle: characterizing
- Past: characterized
관련 단어
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
표현
be characterized by
1/bˈi kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪzd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
Have a main quality
To have a special quality that shows what something is like.
예문
- 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.
예문
- The article characterized the movie as boring.
- She was characterized as a brave leader.