영어

characterize

gb/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/ us/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
B2 영어
~ 3100
의미
의미 0개
동사 B2 action
1

Describe main qualities

To say what is special or important about someone or something.

사용 패턴: to characterize [someone/something] as [adjective/noun]
자주 하는 실수:
Learners sometimes confuse 'characterize' with 'character', which is a noun, not a verb.
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.)
연어
characterize as |characterize by |often characterized
주제
communication |description |analysis |core_vocabulary
예문
  • 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.
학습자용 예문
  • The teacher characterized the student as very curious.
  • He characterized the book as boring.
  • They characterized the city as noisy and busy.
동사 B2 state
2

Be a typical feature

To be the thing that shows what something is like.

사용 패턴: [something] characterizes [something]
자주 하는 실수:
Learners sometimes use 'is' instead of 'is characterized by', which changes the meaning.
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.)
연어
characterized by |features that characterize
주제
description |analysis |core_vocabulary
예문
  • 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.
학습자용 예문
  • The city is characterized by tall buildings.
  • Her music is characterized by soft sounds.
  • This food is characterized by strong spices.
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
character noun B1 characterization noun C1 characteristic adjective B1
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.

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