
好词典

源自拉丁语 'definire'(划定界限),由 'de-'(完全)和 'finire'(限制)组成,14世纪进入英语。
❶ 指事物有明确的界限、范围或特征,能够清楚描述或识别。常用于形容轮廓清晰、规则明确或概念具体的情况。
“The boundaries of the property are clearly defined by fences.”
(这片地产的边界由围栏明确划分。)
“She has a well-defined routine for her morning exercises.”
(她的晨练有一套明确固定的流程。)
❶ 过去分词形式,表示已经对某事物做出解释、限定或确立标准。强调动作的完成状态。
“The terms of the contract were defined by both parties.”
(合同的条款已由双方共同确定。)
“Her role in the project hasn't been clearly defined yet.”
(她在项目中的角色尚未被明确界定。)
well-defined — 形容事物具有清晰可辨的特征或结构,常用于描述物理形态、概念或流程。
“The instructions provide a well-defined procedure for assembly.”
(说明书提供了步骤明确的组装流程。)