| 单词 | delineate |
| 释义 | delineateWord family adjectivedelineabledelineativenoundelineationdelineatorverbdelineate de·lin·e·ate /dɪˈlɪnieɪt/ verb [transitiveT] formal 1 DESCRIBEDRAWto describe or draw something carefully so that people can understand it 说明，阐明，解释；详细绘明 The document delineates your rights and your obligations. 这份文件阐明了你的权利和义务。 2 to make the borders between two areas very clear 标明，标示〔边界〕 The boundaries of these areas should be clearly delineated. 这些地区的分界线应该清楚地标出来。 —delineation /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/ noun [uncountableU] Examples from the Corpus delineate• The smoking section has been clearly delineated.• Six mineral zones have been delineated in the thermal aureole formed by the post-tectonic Strath Ossian Igneous Complex.• We pause in front of chalkboards hung on the wall delineating the controlled transactions that govern this universe.• A superior drama that delineates the corrupt mix of big-city politics and crime.• Kozol's book delineates the differences between urban and suburban schools.• As a consequence of this fact it is possible to delineate the proper role of the congregation in the eucharistic prayer.• The first is called WORLD.DAT; it contains 6000 points delineating the world's coastlines.• There is also a problem in delineating this sector since self-employment is considered such a crucial factor. clearly delineated• He discussed each of his principal tasks - there were only four, each clearly delineated.• Make certain that ideas are clearly delineated and most of all, avoid the use of professional jargon.• The ship's route is clearly delineated on the surface of the water and is violently consumed by our advance. (1500-1600) Latin delineatus, from linea “line” |
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