describe
/dɪˈskraɪb/
CEFR level A1Topic EducationWord #679 in the learning path
描述；形容
Definitions
v. to explain what someone or something is like
描述；形容
Example
Can you describe the bag you left on the bus?
你能描述一下你落在公交车上的包吗？
The report describes how access to public parks influences physical activity among residents of crowded cities.
该报告描述了公共公园的可达性如何影响人口密集城市居民的体育活动。
Collocations
- describe something in detail
- describe something as
- describe a process
Word family
- description (n.)
- descriptive (adj.)
Synonyms
- portray
- depict
Usage tip
说describe something to someone，不说describe someone something。
FAQ
- What does describe mean?
- to explain what someone or something is like
- How is describe pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈskraɪb/, US /dɪˈskraɪb/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
