好词典

portrayal

UK //pɔːˈtreɪ.əl//US //pɔːrˈtreɪ.əl//

词源

源自中古法语 'portraiture',意为'描绘'或'画像',最终源自拉丁语 'protrahere'(拉出、描绘)。

noun

❶ 对某人或某事的描述、描绘或表现,通常指通过艺术、文学或表演等形式展现的形象或特征。

“Her portrayal of the queen in the movie was very convincing.”

(她在电影中对女王的演绎非常令人信服。)

“The book gives a vivid portrayal of life in the 19th century.”

(这本书生动地描绘了19世纪的生活。)

同义词:depiction, representation, description

常见短语

accurate portrayal — 准确的描述或表现,通常指对某人或某事真实、客观的展现。

“The documentary provides an accurate portrayal of the historical event.”

(这部纪录片对这一历史事件提供了准确的描述。)

negative portrayal — 负面的描述或表现,通常指带有批评或贬低意味的展现。

“The film received criticism for its negative portrayal of the community.”

(这部电影因对社区的负面描述而受到批评。)