delineation

英 [dɪˌlɪnɪˈeɪʃən]

美 [dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən]

n.  画轮廓；略图；图形

复数：delineations　

TOEFL

BNC.22420 / COCA.22025

柯林斯词典

• VERB 刻画;描述;阐明
  If youdelineatesomething such as an idea or situation, you describe it or define it, often in a lot of detail.
  1. Biography must to some extent delineate characters...
     传记必须在一定程度上描绘人物。
  2. The relationship between Church and State was delineated in a formal agreement.
     教会和政府之间的关系在一份正式的协议中作了阐明。
• VERB 划出，划定(边界)
  If youdelineatea border, you say exactly where it is going to be.
  1. ...an agreement to delineate the border.
     划界协议

英英释义

noun

• representation by drawing or painting etc
  Synonym:depictionportrayal
• a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
  Synonym:depictionlimningline drawing
• a graphic or vivid verbal description
  1. too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
  2. the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland
  3. the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters
  Synonym:word pictureword-paintingdepictionpicturecharacterizationcharacterisation

双语例句

• Besides, they also demonstrate painting styles of different times in layout, figure design, delineation and coloring, as well as the integration of Chinese and Western arts.
  此外，这些泥塑和壁画也展示了不同时期的绘画在布局，设计，描绘，着色方面的风格以及中西艺术的整合。
• Many scientists consider consciousness the delineation between humans and other animals.
  许多科学家认为意识是人类区别于其它动物的关键特征。
• Delineation of channels is the first step of geologic evaluation.
  勾划河道的轮廓是地质解译的第一步。
• Maintain reserve and production base by successful field delineation and aggressive step out exploration program.
  通过成功的油田划界和积极进取的逐步开发计划保留储备和生产基础。
• First is the delineation of rights in terms of property, or private property rights.
  第一类是以资产界定权利，也即是私有产权了。
• The author's character delineation is forceful.
  作者对人物的描写强而有力。
• Very little has been written about the identification and delineation of these ancient counterpatts in the subsurface.
  对于这些地下深处类似沉积物的鉴定和描述，却极少报导。
• Sequencing refers to the delineation of the order of the repeating units in DNA and protein.
  测序是指描述DNA或蛋白质中重复单位的序列。
• Separating associations makes the delineation of objects clearer, reduces problems with recursion, and is more adapted to many-to-many relationships.
  将关联与其他对象分开使得对象的描绘更为清晰，减少了递归式问题，而且更加适合于多到多关系。
• Delineation of a high-risk group could facilitate prevention strategies.
  对高危人群的描述可以促进预防措施的建立。