portrays; portrayed; portraying
portrays; portrayed; portraying
Learner's definition of PORTRAY
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1
: to describe (someone or something) in a particular way描绘；描写；描述 -
The White House has portrayed the President as deeply conflicted over the matter.白宫的说法是，总统在此事上举棋不定。
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The lawyer portrayed his client as a victim of child abuse.律师将其当事人描述成儿童虐待的受害者。
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He portrayed himself as a victim.他把自己说成是一名受害者。
2
: to show (someone or something) in a painting, book, etc.（在画、书中等）表现，呈现 3
: to play (a character) in a film, play, or television show扮演；饰演