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单词 define
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define verb
explain1 (define a term) list (define a task)
explain1

verb

explain how sth works 解释⋯的工作原理explain your behaviour 说明你这样做的原因explain ♦︎ illustrate ♦︎ define ♦︎ clarify ♦︎ shed/cast/throw light on sth ♦︎ spell sth out ♦︎ interpret ♦︎ expoundThese words all mean to tell sb about sth in a way that makes them able to understand it. 这些词均表示解释、说明。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配to explain / clarify / spell sth out / expound sth to sbto explain / spell out that...to explain / illustrate / clarify / shed light on / spell out how / what... / why...to explain / clarify / shed light on a / an situation / issueto explain / illustrate / clarify / expound an ideato explain / illustrate / clarify a pointto explain / illustrate / define / clarify the position / role / nature / meaning of sthto explain / illustrate / expound a theoryto clearly explain / illustrate / define / spell out / expound sth explain [transitive, intransitive] to tell sb about sth in a way that makes it easy or easier for them to understand 解释;说明;阐明First, let me explain the rules of the game.首先,我来说明一下游戏的规则。I tried to explain the problem to the technician.我试图向那个技术员解释这个问题。She explained to them what to do in the event of an emergency.她向他们说明了紧急情况下要怎么做。'It was like this,' she explained.“事情就是这样了。”她解释道。There's no need to explain. We understand.没有必要解释,我们明白。You cannot say 'explain me/him/her, etc.'. * explain后不能直接跟人称代词,要用explain sth to sbCan you explain the situation to me?能给我说明一下情况吗?Can you explain me the situation? see also explanatory descriptive explanation [countable] For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5.关于机器工作原理的详细说明,请见第5页。 illustrate [transitive] to make the meaning of sth clearer by using examples, pictures, diagrams, etc. (用事例、图片、图表等)说明,解释To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story.为了说明我的观点,我来给你们讲个小故事。Last year's sales figures are illustrated in Figure 2.图2显示了去年的销售数字。 see also illustrate show 1 , illustration diagram , illustration example 1 , illustrative descriptive define [transitive] to say or explain what the meaning of a word or phrase is 解释(词语)含义;给(词语)下定义The term 'mental illness' is difficult to define.“精神病”这个词很难下定义。Life imprisonment is defined as 60 years under state law.按照州法律终身监禁定义为60年。 see also definition definition clarify / /ˈklærəfaɪ/ / [transitive] (rather formal) to make sth clearer or easier for sb to understand 使更清晰易懂;阐明;澄清Let me clarify my position on this matter.我来澄清一下我在这件事情上的立场。There are one or two issues that need to be clarified.有一两个问题需要再说明一下。I hope I managed to clarify things a little.希望我已经把事情解释得清楚些了。 clarification

noun

[uncountable, countable] I am seeking clarification of the regulations.我正努力弄清这些规则。
shed ˈlight on sth throw ˈlight on sth cast ˈlight on sth

idiom

(shedding, shed, shed; cast, cast; threw, thrown)to make sth easier to understand by explaining parts of it (部分地)解释清楚,阐明Recent research has thrown some new light on the causes of the disease.最新的研究进一步解释了这种病的病因。The report casts no light on (= does not explain) why some children are still failing to achieve at school.这个报告没有解释为什么一些儿童仍然不能在学业上取得进步。A person, sth they say or write, or a new discovery can shed/cast/throw light on sth. * shed/cast/throw light on sth的主语可以是人、言论或文章,或是新的研究发现。
ˌspell sth ˈout

phrasal verb

to explain sth in a very clear, simple way (用浅显的方式)解释明白,讲清楚You know what I mean- I'm sure I don't need to spell it out.你明白我的意思-肯定不需要解释了。
interpret [transitive] to explain the meaning of sth such as a text or work of art, especially when it is possible to understand or explain it in several different ways 诠释,解读(文本、艺术品等,尤指诠释方式不只一种)The students were asked to interpret the poem.学生被要求诠释那首诗。 see also interpretation definition , interpretative descriptive expound [transitive, intransitive] (formal) to explain sth by talking about it in detail 详解;详述;阐述She expounded her theory further in the course of her talk.她在发言中进一步详述了她的理论。He was there to expound on the government's latest policy initiative.他去那儿的目的是阐述政府政策的最新方案。
list

verb

list ♦︎ define ♦︎ specify ♦︎ detail ♦︎ state ♦︎ name ♦︎ itemizeThese words all mean to present things in a list or in a particular order. 这些词均表示给事物列清单或排次序。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配to list / define / specify / detail / state / name / itemize sth as sthto list / define / specify / detail / state / name / itemize sth in sthto list / define / specify / detail / itemize sth under sthto define / specify / detail / state what / how / where / who...to specify / state that...to list / define / specify / detail tasksto list / specify / state / itemize detailsto list / define / specify / detail / name / enumerate itemsto fully / carefully list / define / specify / detail / itemize sthto clearly define / specify / state sthto list / define / specify / itemize sth separately list [transitive] to write the names of things in a particular order; to include sth in a list (按某种次序)把⋯列表,列清单;把⋯列入清单We were asked to list our ten favourite songs.我们应要求列出自己最喜爱的十首歌曲。Towns in the guide are listed alphabetically.旅游指南里的城镇是按字母顺序排列的。Articles may be listed under more than one heading.有些条款可能列在不止一个标题之下。The names are listed below.名单如下。 define [transitive] to describe or show sth accurately 阐明;明确;界定We need to define the task ahead very clearly.我们需要明确今后的任务。The difficulty of a problem was defined in terms of how long it took to complete.问题的难易度是以解决这个问题所花时间的长短来衡量的。It is difficult to define what makes him so popular.很难解释清楚是什么原因使他如此走红。 see also definition definition specify / /ˈspesɪfaɪ/ / [transitive] (rather formal) to give exact details of sth such as a measurement, time or instructions 具体说明;明确规定;详述Forms must be returned by the specified date.这些表格必须在指定日期前交回。The contract clearly specifies who can operate the machinery.合同明确规定什么人可以操作机器。The regulations specify that calculators may not be used in the examination.考试规则明确规定考试时不得使用计算器。 specification / /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ /

noun

[countable, uncountable] the technical specifications of the new model (= of car) 新车型的技术规格The house has been built exactly to our specification.房子完全是按照我们的设计要求建造的。
detail [transitive] to give a list of facts or all the available information about sth 详细列举;详细说明;详述The brochure details all the hotels in the area and their facilities.这本小册子详细介绍了当地所有旅馆及其设施。 see also detail information noun state [transitive, usually passive] to fix or announce the details of sth, especially on a written document (尤指在书面文件中)规定,公布This is not one of their stated aims.在他们公布的目标里没有这一条。You must arrive at the time stated.你必须在规定时间到达。 name [transitive] to specify sth exactly 确定;说定;准确陈述Name your price.你给个价吧。They're engaged, but they haven't yet named the day (= fixed a date for the wedding).他们订婚了,但尚未确定结婚日期。Activities available include squash, archery and swimming, to name but a few.所设活动项目包括壁球、射箭、游泳等等,不一而足。Chairs, tables, cabinets-you name it, she makes it (= she makes anything you can imagine).椅子、桌子、橱柜-凡是你说得出的,她都能做。Name is less formal than specify, but it is mostly used in a few fixed phrases. * name不如specify正式,主要用于几个固定短语中。 itemize (BrE also itemise) / /ˈaɪtəmaɪz/ / [transitive] to produce a detailed list of things 列出清单The report itemized over 25 different faults.报告列举了超过25处不同的错误。You can ask for an itemized phone bill (= one which gives details of each call).你可以索要一份电话明细账单。
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