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define

/dɪˈfaɪn/

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noun

宏定义

A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.

Examples :

"The `define` for "student ID" in the school's database replaces the phrase "student number" with "student ID" throughout all records. "

学校数据库中关于“学生ID”的`宏定义 (hóng dìngyì)`，将所有记录中的“学号”替换为“学生ID”。

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verb

定义，界定。

To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.

Examples :

"the defining power of an optical instrument"

光学仪器的界定能力

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verb

解决，决定。

To settle, decide (an argument etc.)

Examples :

"The parents decided to define the rules for using the computer after arguing with their son. "

父母在和儿子争吵后，决定制定电脑使用规则，以解决争端。

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verb

定义，界定，诠释

To express the essential nature of something.

Examples :

"I define myself as a techno-anarchist."

我对自己的定义是科技无政府主义者。(Wǒ duì zìjǐ de dìngyì shì kējì wúzhèngfǔ zhǔyì zhě.)

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verb

定义，解释。

To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.

Examples :

"The textbook defined speed as velocity divided by time."

课本把速度定义为速度等于时间除以距离。

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verb

定义，解释，阐明。

To describe, explain, or make definite and clear; used to request the listener or other person to elaborate or explain more clearly his or her intended meaning of a word or expression.

Examples :

"Person 1: Is she good at math?"

甲：她数学好吗？乙：怎么个好法，你定义一下？

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verb

定义，界定。

To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.

Examples :

"to define the legal boundaries of a property"

明确界定一块地产的法律边界

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verb

定义，界定

To establish the referent of a term or notation.

Examples :

"The teacher defined "perimeter" as the distance around a shape. "

老师把“周长”定义为形状四周的距离。

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