characterize
gb/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/ us/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
B2
英语
~ 3100
jellemez, jellemző
动词
B2
1
jellemez
B2
用法模式：
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.
学习者例句
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.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'characterize' with 'character', which is a noun, not a verb.
含义
Describe main qualities
搭配
characterize as
|characterize by
|often characterized
近义词
describe (A more general term for giving details about someone or something.)
|
portray (Often used when describing in a more artistic or detailed way.)
反义词
misrepresent (To describe in a false or misleading way.)
主题
communication
|description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
释义
To say what is special or important about someone or something.
To describe the most typical or important qualities of someone or something.
动词
B2
2
用法模式：
[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.
学习者例句
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.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use 'is' instead of 'is characterized by', which changes the meaning.
含义
Be a typical feature
搭配
characterized by
|features that characterize
近义词
distinguish (Emphasizes showing how something is different from others.)
|
define (Highlights what determines the nature of something.)
反义词
obscure (To hide or make unclear the typical feature.)
主题
description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
释义
To be the thing that shows what something is like.
To be the most typical feature of something.
语法
词典原形
characterize
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
US/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
音节与重音
char - ac - ter - ize （4 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (char)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: characterize
- 3rd Person Singular: characterizes
- Present Participle: characterizing
- Past: characterized
词族
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
相关表达
be characterized by
1/bˈi kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪzd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
Have a main quality
To have a special quality that shows what something is like.
例句
- 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.
例句
- The article characterized the movie as boring.
- She was characterized as a brave leader.