delineate

英 [dɪˈlɪnieɪt]

美 [dɪˈlɪnieɪt]

v.  (详细地)描述，描画，解释

过去分词：delineated　过去式：delineated　第三人称单数：delineates　现在分词：delineating　

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BNC.15444 / COCA.10523

牛津词典

verb

• （详细地）描述，描画，解释
  to describe, draw or explain sth in detail
  1. Our objectives need to be precisely delineated.
     我们的目标需详细解释清楚。
  2. The ship's route is clearly delineated on the map.
     这条船的航线清楚地标在地图上。

柯林斯词典

• VERB 刻画;描述;阐明
  If youdelineatesomething such as an idea or situation, you describe it or define it, often in a lot of detail.
  1. Biography must to some extent delineate characters...
     传记必须在一定程度上描绘人物。
  2. The relationship between Church and State was delineated in a formal agreement.
     教会和政府之间的关系在一份正式的协议中作了阐明。
• VERB 划出，划定(边界)
  If youdelineatea border, you say exactly where it is going to be.
  1. ...an agreement to delineate the border.
     划界协议

英英释义

verb

• describe in vivid detail
• make a mark or lines on a surface
  1. draw a line
  2. trace the outline of a figure in the sand
  Synonym:tracedrawlinedescribe
• trace the shape of
  Synonym:limnoutline
• determine the essential quality of
  Synonym:specifydefinedelimitdelimitate
• show the form or outline of
  1. The tree was clearly defined by the light
  2. The camera could define the smallest object
  Synonym:define

adj

• represented accurately or precisely
  Synonym:delineatedrepresented

双语例句

• Delineate sb's features, character The two sides of human nature cannot be separated.
  描绘某人的面貌、性格人性的两面不能被分开。
• Further study may be needed to delineate the role of primary use and maintenance to prevent recurrence.
  或许需要更进一步的研究来评估其初次治疗的角色以及预防复发的效果。
• The law and the necessary punishments delineate a bottom line for decent human interaction.
  法律和相关的惩罚措施只表达了体面的人类关系的最低要求。
• First, I used comments to delineate sections of the code.
  首先，我使用了注释来描绘代码的各个部分。
• MRI can delineate normal meniscus and articular cartilage.
  MRI显示正常半月板及关节软骨的外形、信号强度。
• Such mice provide the best way to delineate the function of a gene.
  这样的老鼠提供了最好的描素基因功能的方法。
• Action will delineate and define you.
  行动会勾画出你的模样并定义你的样子。
• Delineate a person is leisurely and carefree with nature from the happy fine appearance.
  勾勒出一副人与自然悠闲自乐的美好画面。
• They define the organization of your page and delineate different sections of content.
  它们定义页面的组织，并划分内容的不同部分。
• Asian countries are in a position to delineate the boundaries of influence for these two powers but, given their varied interests, alliances will shift depending on individual concerns.
  亚洲国家将勾勒出这两个大国的影响力范围，但考虑到各国的利益各有不同，取决于各自的具体关切，联盟的构成也将变化。