define
verb
dɪˈfaɪn
verb
1
to
describe
something
correctly
and
thoroughly,
and
to
say
what
standards,
limits,
qualities
etc
it
has
that
make
it
different
from
other
things
确定，说明，界定
the
ability
to
define
clients’
needs
确定客户需求的能力
The
duties
of
the
post
are
difficult
to
define.
这一职位的职责很难界定。
clearly/well
defined
The
tasks
will
be
clearly
defined
by
the
tutor.
这些任务将由导师来说明。
define
sth
as
sth
70%
of
the
workers
can
be
defined
as
low-paid.
70% 的工人可以被划定为低收入者。
2
to
explain
exactly
the
meaning
of
a
particular
word
or
idea
给…下定义，解释;
I’ll
now
try
to
define
the
term
‘popular
culture’.
我现在来试试给“通俗文化”这个词下定义。
define
sth
as
sth
A
budget
is
defined
as
‘a
plan
of
action
expressed
in
money
terms’.
“预算”一词定义为“以金钱来表述的行动计划”。
Define
precisely
what
you
mean
by
‘crime’.
把你说的“犯罪”明确定义说明一下。
3
to
show
the
edge
or
shape
of
something
clearly
标明…界限，明确显出…轮廓;
The
bird
has
sharply
defined
black
and
rust
markings.
这只鸟长着鲜明的黑色和铁锈色斑点。