define
/dɪˈfaɪn/
CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #2749 in the learning path
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Definitions
v. To state exactly what a word or idea means.
给…下定义；解释含义
v. To establish the limits, duties, or nature of something clearly.
明确规定；界定
v. To be the quality that makes someone or something distinctive.
构成…的特征
Example
Can you define this word without using a dictionary?
你能不用词典解释这个词的含义吗？
Governments should clearly define their environmental objectives before introducing policies that affect businesses and local communities.
政府在推行影响企业和当地社区的政策前，应明确界定其环境目标。
Collocations
- define a term
- clearly define
- define the scope
- define as
Word family
- definition (n.)
- definable (adj.)
- defining (adj.)
- undefined (adj.)
Synonyms
- explain
- specify
Usage tip
define A as B表示“将A定义为B”。
FAQ
- What does define mean?
- To state exactly what a word or idea means. To establish the limits, duties, or nature of something clearly. To be the quality that makes someone or something distinctive.
- How is define pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈfaɪn/, US /dɪˈfaɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
