单词	delineate
释义	delineatede‧lin‧e‧ate /dɪˈlɪnieɪt/ verb [transitive] formal Word Origin WORD ORIGINdelineate Origin: 1500-1600 Latin delineatus, from linea ‘line’ Verb Table VERB TABLE delineate Simple Form Present I, you, we, they delineate he, she, it delineates Past I, you, he, she, it, we, they delineated Present perfect I, you, we, they have delineated he, she, it has delineated Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had delineated Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will delineate Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have delineated Continuous Form Present I am delineating he, she, it is delineating you, we, they are delineating Past I, he, she, it was delineating you, we, they were delineating Present perfect I, you, we, they have been delineating he, she, it has been delineating Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had been delineating Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will be delineating Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have been delineating Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Kozol's book delineates the differences between urban and suburban schools. The smoking section has been clearly delineated. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS A superior drama that delineates the corrupt mix of big-city politics and crime. As a consequence of this fact it is possible to delineate the proper role of the congregation in the eucharistic prayer. Six mineral zones have been delineated in the thermal aureole formed by the post-tectonic Strath Ossian Igneous Complex. The first is called WORLD.DAT; it contains 6000 points delineating the world's coastlines. There is also a problem in delineating this sector since self-employment is considered such a crucial factor. We pause in front of chalkboards hung on the wall delineating the controlled transactions that govern this universe. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► clearly delineated  The boundaries of these areas should be clearly delineated. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► clearly · At the heart of the difficulty of delineating clearly the essential features of the Constitution is its ever-changing nature.· Make certain that ideas are clearly delineated and most of all, avoid the use of professional jargon.· The ship's route is clearly delineated on the surface of the water and is violently consumed by our advance.· Before considering the possible applications of the dynamical transition paradigm, it is necessary to clearly delineate this restricted domain of application. 1to describe or draw something carefully so that people can understand it:  The document delineates your rights and your obligations.2to make the borders between two areas very clear:  The boundaries of these areas should be clearly delineated.—delineation /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/ noun [uncountable]
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