defines; defined; defining
defines; defined; defining
Learner's definition of DEFINE
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: to explain the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.)給…下定義;解釋 2
: to show or describe (someone or something) clearly and completely闡明;使明確;使清楚 -
The government study seeks to define urban poverty.政府的這項研究旨在界定城市貧困。
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Her book aims to define acceptable social behavior.她的著作旨在闡明可接受的社會行爲。
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He was defined by his passions. [=his passions showed what kind of person he was]他的熱情彰顯了他的性格。
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She believes that success should be defined in terms of health and happiness.她認爲,成功與否應以健康和幸福來衡量。
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Tigers are broadly/loosely defined [=described very generally] as large cats.老虎被泛泛地界定爲大型貓科動物。
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He narrowly defines [=describes very specifically] a hero as someone who has earned a medal in battle.他把英雄狹隘地界定爲在戰鬥中榮獲勳章的人。
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: to show the shape, outline, or edge of (something) very clearly確定…的界線 — definable
/dɪˈfaɪnəbəl/ adjective [more definable; most definable]
— defined
adjective [more defined; most defined]
— defining
adjective, always used before a noun