characterize
verb
ˈkærɪəktəraɪz
verb
1
to
describe
the
qualities
of
someone
or
something
in
a
particular
way
描述…的特性; 描绘;
characterize
sb
as
(being)
sth
The
group
was
characterized
as
being
well-educated
and
liberal.
该团体被描绘成受过良好教育，思想开明。
2
to
be
typical
of
a
person,
place,
or
thing
〔人、地方或事物〕以…为特征，以…为典型
Bright
colours
characterize
his
paintings.
明亮的色彩是他的画作的特点。