describe

動詞

UK/dɪˈskraɪb/
US/dɪˈskraɪb/

定義 describe 動詞

  1. A2Transitive(及物動詞)

    To give an account of someone or something by using words; to explain the characteristics of a person, place, or event.

    描述;描寫

    • Can you describe the person who stole your wallet?

      你能描述一下偷你錢包的人嗎?

    • She described her fascinating holiday in Paris to me.

      她向我描述了她有趣的巴黎假期。

    • Please describe the situation as it unfolded.

      請描述一下當時發生的情況。

  2. Transitive(及物動詞)formal(正式)

    To draw or trace the outline of a shape or follow a particular path.

    (尤指用繪圖或動作)畫出;描繪出(形狀或路線)。

    • The pilot described a perfect circle in the air.

      飛行員在空中畫出了一個完美的圓圈。

    • She described a square on the table with her finger.

      她用手指在桌子上畫出了一個正方形。

    • The dancer described a beautiful arc with her fluid movements.

      舞者用流暢的動作畫出了一道美麗的弧線。