characterize
gb/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/ us/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
B2
英语
~ 3100
义项
0 个义项
动词
B2
action
1
Describe main qualities
To say what is special or important about someone or something.
用法模式：
to characterize [someone/something] as [adjective/noun]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'characterize' with 'character', which is a noun, not a verb.
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.)
搭配
characterize as
|characterize by
|often characterized
主题
communication
|description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- The teacher characterized the student as very curious.
- He characterized the book as boring.
- They characterized the city as noisy and busy.
动词
B2
state
2
Be a typical feature
To be the thing that shows what something is like.
用法模式：
[something] characterizes [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use 'is' instead of 'is characterized by', which changes the meaning.
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.)
搭配
characterized by
|features that characterize
主题
description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- The city is characterized by tall buildings.
- Her music is characterized by soft sounds.
- This food is characterized by strong spices.
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.