characterize
gb/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/ us/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
B2
Английский
~ 3100
Значения
0 значений
Глагол
B2
action
1
Describe main qualities
To say what is special or important about someone or something.
Модель употребления:
to characterize [someone/something] as [adjective/noun]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'characterize' with 'character', which is a noun, not a verb.
Синонимы
describe (A more general term for giving details about someone or something.)
|
portray (Often used when describing in a more artistic or detailed way.)
Антонимы
misrepresent (To describe in a false or misleading way.)
Коллокации
characterize as
|characterize by
|often characterized
Темы
communication
|description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The teacher characterized the student as very curious.
- He characterized the book as boring.
- They characterized the city as noisy and busy.
Глагол
B2
state
2
Be a typical feature
To be the thing that shows what something is like.
Модель употребления:
[something] characterizes [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes use 'is' instead of 'is characterized by', which changes the meaning.
Синонимы
distinguish (Emphasizes showing how something is different from others.)
|
define (Highlights what determines the nature of something.)
Антонимы
obscure (To hide or make unclear the typical feature.)
Коллокации
characterized by
|features that characterize
Темы
description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The city is characterized by tall buildings.
- Her music is characterized by soft sounds.
- This food is characterized by strong spices.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
characterize
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
US/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
Слоги и ударение
char - ac - ter - ize (4 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (char)
Формы слова
Verb
- Base: characterize
- 3rd Person Singular: characterizes
- Present Participle: characterizing
- Past: characterized
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
be characterized by
1/bˈi kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪzd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
Have a main quality
To have a special quality that shows what something is like.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- The article characterized the movie as boring.
- She was characterized as a brave leader.