Define Meaning in English
word
/dɪˈfaɪn/
di-FYN
/dɪfˈaɪn/
di-FYN
释义
To explain the exact meaning of a word, idea, or term. It can also mean to clearly show the limits, nature, or main qualities of something.
用法与细微差别
Common in academic, dictionary, and formal contexts: 'define a term'. It is also used more broadly in phrases like 'define success' or 'what defines him'. Don't confuse it with 'describe': 'define' is usually more exact and precise.
Spanish: definirPortuguese (BR): definirPortuguese (PT): definirChinese (Simplified): 定义Chinese (Traditional): 定義Hindi: परिभाषित करनाArabic: يُعرّف - يُحدّدBengali: সংজ্ঞায়িত করা - নির্ধারণ করাRussian: определятьJapanese: 定義するVietnamese: định nghĩa - xác địnhKorean: 정의하다Turkish: tanımlamakUrdu: واضح کرنا - تعریف کرناIndonesian: mendefinisikan - menentukan
例句
Can you define this word for me?
basic
It is hard to define love.
basic
These lines define the shape of the box.
basic
I think our choices define who we become.
natural
One mistake doesn't define you.
natural
Before we argue, let's define what we mean by 'fair'.
natural