characterize
gb/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/ us/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
B2
Англійська
~ 3100
jellemez, jellemző
ДІЄСЛОВО
B2
1
jellemez
B2
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'characterize' with 'character', which is a noun, not a verb.
Значення
Describe main qualities
Словосполучення
characterize as
|characterize by
|often characterized
Синоніми
describe (A more general term for giving details about someone or something.)
|
portray (Often used when describing in a more artistic or detailed way.)
Антоніми
misrepresent (To describe in a false or misleading way.)
Теми
communication
|description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To say what is special or important about someone or something.
To describe the most typical or important qualities of someone or something.
ДІЄСЛОВО
B2
2
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use 'is' instead of 'is characterized by', which changes the meaning.
Значення
Be a typical feature
Словосполучення
characterized by
|features that characterize
Синоніми
distinguish (Emphasizes showing how something is different from others.)
|
define (Highlights what determines the nature of something.)
Антоніми
obscure (To hide or make unclear the typical feature.)
Теми
description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To be the thing that shows what something is like.
To be the most typical feature of something.
Граматика
Словникова форма
characterize
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
US/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
Склади й наголос
char - ac - ter - ize (4 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (char)
Форми слова
Verb
- Base: characterize
- 3rd Person Singular: characterizes
- Present Participle: characterizing
- Past: characterized
Споріднені 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
Вирази
be characterized by
1/bˈi kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪzd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
Have a main quality
To have a special quality that shows what something is like.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- The article characterized the movie as boring.
- She was characterized as a brave leader.