| 释义 |
de·fine /dɪˈfaɪn/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 解释；给…下定义
A dictionary defines words. 词典解释词义。
People define him as a genius. 人们说他是天才。
2. 使明确；使清楚
a well-defined impression of an event 对一件事情清晰的印象
define one's position on the issues 表明自己在重大问题上的立场
The roof was boldly defined against the sky. 屋顶在天空衬托下显得轮廓分明。
3. 规定，限定；确定…的界线
The boundary between the two nations is defined by treaty. 两国间的边界是由条约规定的。
define property with stakes 立桩为地产定界
4. 为…的特性，是…的特色
Reason defines man. 理性是人的特点。
❷ vi.
下定义
[<ME diffinen < OFr definer to determine < L dēfînîre to set bounds to < fînîre to finish] |