depict
【描述,描绘,刻画】
depict 是一个动词,意思是“描述,描绘,刻画”,用来表示通过文字、图像或其他方式展示某事物的样子、特点或情形。
1. 动词 (verb)
🔹 depict [dɪˈpɪkt] — 描述,描绘,刻画
- 指通过文字、图像或艺术作品展示某个情景、人物或特征
- 例如:The artist used vibrant colors to depict the beauty of the landscape.
(这位艺术家用生动的色彩描绘了风景的美丽。) - 例如:The novel depicts the struggles of a young woman in a patriarchal society.
(这本小说描绘了一个年轻女性在父权社会中的挣扎。)
- 例如:The artist used vibrant colors to depict the beauty of the landscape.
- 指详细地或准确地表达某一场景、情绪或人物的特征
- 例如:The film depicts the challenges faced by immigrants.
(这部电影描绘了移民所面临的挑战。)
- 例如:The film depicts the challenges faced by immigrants.
2. 常见搭配 (collocations)
- depict a scene — 描绘一个场景
- 例如:The painting depicts a scene of a busy market.
(这幅画描绘了一个繁忙市场的场景。)
- 例如:The painting depicts a scene of a busy market.
- depict a character — 刻画一个人物
- 例如:The author skillfully depicts the character of the villain in the story.
(作者巧妙地刻画了故事中反派人物的形象。)
- 例如:The author skillfully depicts the character of the villain in the story.
- depict a story — 描述一个故事
- 例如:The film depicts a story of survival in the wilderness.
(这部电影讲述了在荒野中生存的故事。)
- 例如:The film depicts a story of survival in the wilderness.
3. 近义词对比
词汇 | 含义 & 用法 | 例句 |
---|---|---|
portray | 描绘,描述,通常指在艺术或表演中展现某人或某事 | The artist portrayed the hero with great detail.(艺术家对英雄的描绘非常详细。) |
illustrate | 说明,图解,通常用图示或例子进行说明 | The guidebook illustrates the key landmarks in the city.(这本指南书说明了城市的主要地标。) |
represent | 代表,表现,尤其是表现某事物的特点或象征 | The statue represents freedom and hope.(这座雕像象征着自由与希望。) |
4. 总结
- depict (动词)
① 描述,描绘,通过文字、图像或艺术作品展示某个情景或人物的特征
② 刻画,通常指细致地呈现事物的外貌或内涵