descriptive

adjective

UK/dɪˈskrɪp.tɪv/
US/dɪˈskrɪp.t̬ɪv/

Definitions of descriptive adjective

  1. Serving to describe something, especially in a thorough and engaging manner.

    描写的;叙述的;生动的

    • A descriptive narrative often employs vivid language to paint a picture for the reader.

      描述性叙事通常使用生动的语言为读者描绘画面。

    • She provided a highly descriptive report of the incident, detailing every aspect.

      她提供了一份非常详细的事件报告,详细描述了每一个方面。

    • The novel is known for its exquisite descriptive prose.

      这部小说以其精湛的描述性散文而闻名。

  2. language(语言)specialized(专业)

    A field of study characterized by focusing on the accurate portrayal of its subject matter, rather than on forming theories about it.

    (学科)描述性的;着重描述的

    • Descriptive linguistics aims to study the structure and usage of language as it is.

      描述语言学旨在研究语言的结构和实际使用方式。

    • In sociology, descriptive research methods often employ surveys and interviews.

      在社会学中,描述性研究方法通常采用调查和访谈。

    • Descriptive statistics focuses on summarizing and presenting data.

      描述性统计学专注于总结和呈现数据。