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源自中古法语 'portraire'(描绘),最终来自拉丁语 'protrahere'(拖出、展示),由 'pro-'(向前)和 'trahere'(拉、拖)组成。
❶ 用文字、绘画、表演等方式描绘或表现某人、某物的形象或特点,通常带有艺术性或特定的视角。
“The novel portrays the struggles of a young artist in Paris.”
(这部小说描绘了一位年轻艺术家在巴黎的奋斗历程。)
“The actor brilliantly portrays a detective in the new movie.”
(这位演员在新电影中出色地饰演了一名侦探。)
portrays as — 将某人或某物描述或表现为某种特定的形象或状态,通常带有主观色彩。
“The media often portrays politicians as dishonest.”
(媒体经常将政客描绘成不诚实的人。)