characterize

动词

1. 1

   描述、形容、把…说成

   The report characterizes the new policy as a complete failure.

   这份报告把新政策描述成彻底的失败。

2. 2

   是…的特征、成为…的特色常用被动

   His early paintings are characterized by bright, clashing colors.

   他早期的画作以明亮而冲突的色彩为特色。

3. 3

   刻划、塑造

   The novel characterizes the villain with surprising sympathy.

   这本小说对反派的刻划出乎意料地带著同情。