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describe

/dəˈskɹaɪb/

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verb

描述，描写，叙述

To represent in words.

Examples :

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

这种感觉很难用语言描述，但并不令人不快。

language communication writing essential

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verb

描述, 描绘

To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out.

Examples :

"to describe a circle by the compasses; a torch waved about the head in such a way as to describe a circle"

用圆规画一个圆；火把在头顶挥舞，划出一个圆圈。

art writing technical communication essential

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verb

描绘, 描述.

To give rise to a geometrical structure.

Examples :

"The function describes a very complex surface."

这个函数描绘出一个非常复杂的曲面。

math structure essential

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verb

描述，界定，命名。

To introduce a new taxon to science by explaining its characteristics and particularly how it differs from other taxa.

Examples :

"The fungus was first described by a botanist."

这种真菌最初是由一位植物学家描述界定并命名的。

biology science organism essential

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verb

划分，分类

To distribute into parts, groups, or classes; to mark off; to class.

Examples :

"The teacher described the students into three groups for the project, based on their skill levels. "

老师根据学生的技能水平，将他们划分成了三个小组来完成项目。

group type action essential