description /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/ noun plural descriptions
plural descriptions
Learner's definition of DESCRIPTION
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: a statement that tells you how something or someone looks, sounds, etc. : words that describe something or someone描述；形容；说明 [count]
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Reporters called the scene “a disaster area,” and I think that was an accurate description.记者们把现场称为“灾区”，我认为这种描述很准确。
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I applied for the position after reading the job description.看了这个工作的描述后，我就申请了这一职位。
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We are looking for someone with experience and a sense of humor. Do you know anyone who fits/matches that description? [=anyone who has those qualities]我们在寻找一位有经验、有幽默感的人。你认识这样的人吗？
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a brief/general description of the process对这个过程的简要/概括性说明
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The witness was unable to give/provide a description of the robber. [=was unable to describe the robber]目击者无法描绘出盗贼的模样。
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Someone fitting/answering/matching the witness' description of the burglar has been arrested.符合目击者描述的窃贼模样的人已经被捕。
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[count] : type or kind类型；种类 —
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We saw people of every description. [=sort]我们见到了各种类型的人。
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The museum features toys of all descriptions. [=kinds]这个博物馆以各种玩具为特色。
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The store sells hats, gloves, and things of that description. [=nature, ilk]这家商店出售帽子、手套以及诸如此类的商品。