单词 | define |
释义 | Word Frequency define(dɪˈfaɪn) verb (transitive) 1. to state precisely the meaning of (words, terms, etc) 2. to describe the nature, properties, or essential qualities of 3. to determine the boundary or extent of 4. (often passive) to delineate the form or outline of the shape of the tree was clearly defined by the light behind it 5. to fix with precision; specify Derived forms definable (deˈfinable) adjective definability (deˌfinaˈbility) noun definably (deˈfinably) adverb definer (deˈfiner) noun Word origin C14: from Old French definer to determine, from Latin dēfīnīre to set bounds to, from fīnīre to finish |
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