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delineation

UK //dɪˌlɪn.iˈeɪ.ʃən//US //dɪˌlɪn.iˈeɪ.ʃən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'delineatio',意为'描绘'或'勾画',由 'de-'(完全)和 'lineare'(画线)组成。

noun

❶ 指用线条、轮廓或文字等方式清晰地描绘或描述某事物的行为或结果,常用于艺术、文学或科学领域。

“The artist's delineation of the landscape was incredibly detailed.”

(艺术家对风景的描绘非常细致。)

“The report provided a clear delineation of the project's goals.”

(报告清晰地描述了项目的目标。)

同义词:depiction, description, portrayal

常见短语

clear delineation — 指对某事物的清晰描述或划分,常用于强调界限或定义的明确性。

“There needs to be a clear delineation between personal and professional life.”

(个人生活和工作之间需要有明确的界限。)