delineation

英 [dɪˌlɪnɪˈeɪʃən]

美 [dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən]

n.  画轮廓；略图；图形

复数：delineations　

TOEFL

BNC.22420 / COCA.22025

柯林斯词典

• VERB 刻画;描述;阐明
  If youdelineatesomething such as an idea or situation, you describe it or define it, often in a lot of detail.
  1. Biography must to some extent delineate characters...
     传记必须在一定程度上描绘人物。
  2. The relationship between Church and State was delineated in a formal agreement.
     教会和政府之间的关系在一份正式的协议中作了阐明。
• VERB 划出，划定(边界)
  If youdelineatea border, you say exactly where it is going to be.
  1. ...an agreement to delineate the border.
     划界协议

英英释义

noun

• representation by drawing or painting etc
  Synonym:depictionportrayal
• a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
  Synonym:depictionlimningline drawing
• a graphic or vivid verbal description
  1. too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
  2. the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland
  3. the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters
  Synonym:word pictureword-paintingdepictionpicturecharacterizationcharacterisation

双语例句

• The second part includes the delineation of basic concepts, and summary and discussion on related theories.
  第二部分是概念界定、文献综述与相关的理论准备。
• First is the delineation of rights in terms of property, or private property rights.
  第一类是以资产界定权利，也即是私有产权了。
• Many scientists consider consciousness the delineation between humans and other animals.
  许多科学家认为意识是人类区别于其它动物的关键特征。
• There was no clear delineation as to which to use in any given situation.
  关于在任意的特定情况下来使用，这里没有清楚的描绘。
• However, in the delineation of property rights has no such balance constraints.
  然而，在划定的财产权利没有这种平衡的限制。
• This band combination provides the best delineation between vegetation types.
  这种波段融合提供最好的植物类型差异区分。
• Delineation of a boundary is limited to the visible features.
  界限的轮廓是受可见要素限制的。
• Maintain reserve and production base by successful field delineation and aggressive step out exploration program.
  通过成功的油田划界和积极进取的逐步开发计划保留储备和生产基础。
• An elaborate delineation was made about the developmental history of potential difference measuring device before the20th century.
  对20世纪以前电位差计的发展史做了详细的阐述，基本可以建立起电位差计发展的真实次序。
• The author's character delineation is forceful.
  作者对人物的描写强而有力。