to describe
01
描述, 形容
to give details about someone or something to say what they are like
Transitive: to describe sth
例子
He used metaphors to describe the power of nature in his poem.
他在诗中用隐喻来描述自然的力量。
She described her feelings of excitement before the big event.
她描述了自己在大型活动前的兴奋心情。
02
描述, 分类
to identify and classify a plant, animal, or other organism based on its distinguishing characteristics
Transitive: to describe an organism
例子
The botanist described the newly discovered flower species and assigned it the scientific name " Rosa nova ".
植物学家描述了新发现的花种，并赋予其学名“Rosa nova”。
The taxonomist described the plant specimen collected in the mountain region.
分类学家描述了在山区采集的植物标本。
03
描述, 勾勒
to outline or delineate a shape, pattern, or form by marking lines on a surface
Transitive: to describe a shape or pattern
例子
The cartographer described the boundaries of the territory on the map, delineating its borders with precision.
制图师在地图上描述了领土的边界，精确地划定了其边界。
With chalk in hand, the teacher described the outline of the human body on the blackboard.
老师手里拿着粉笔，在黑板上描述了人体的轮廓。
词汇树
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