biography
/baɪˈɒɡrəfi/ · /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
CEFR level B1Topic ArtsWord #2911 in the learning path
传记
Definitions
n. a written account of someone's life by another person
传记
Example
I'm reading a biography of an explorer before bed.
我睡前正在读一本探险家的传记。
A well-researched biography can reveal how social conditions influence an individual's choices and achievements.
一本研究扎实的传记可以揭示社会条件如何影响个人的选择与成就。
Collocations
- write a biography
- a biography of someone
- an authorised biography
Word family
- biographer (n.)
- biographical (adj.)
- autobiography (n.)
Usage tip
biography是他人为某人写的传记；自传用autobiography。
FAQ
- What does biography mean?
- a written account of someone's life by another person
- How is biography pronounced?
- UK /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/, US /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
