describe
desc
ˈdɪsk
disk
ribe
raɪb
raib
British pronunciation
/dɪˈskraɪb/

Definition und Bedeutung von „describe“ im Englischen

to describe
01

beschreiben

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like
Transitive: to describe sth
to describe definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The guide described the historical significance of the ancient ruins.
Der Führer beschrieb die historische Bedeutung der alten Ruinen.
02

beschreiben, klassifizieren

to identify and classify a plant, animal, or other organism based on its distinguishing characteristics
Transitive: to describe an organism
example
Beispiele
The taxonomist described the plant specimen collected in the mountain region.
Der Taxonom beschrieb die in der Bergregion gesammelte Pflanzenprobe.
03

beschreiben, umreißen

to outline or delineate a shape, pattern, or form by marking lines on a surface
Transitive: to describe a shape or pattern
example
Beispiele
With chalk in hand, the teacher described the outline of the human body on the blackboard.
Mit Kreide in der Hand beschrieb der Lehrer die Umrisse des menschlichen Körpers an der Tafel.
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