Word · Frequency #16409
characterization
刻画；描述；特征描述
核心释义
the act or process of describing or representing the character or nature of someone or something
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刻画或描述的过程
The act or process of characterizing.
刻画或描述的过程；特性描述；人物之塑造；[建] 特性因数
用法In use
The author's characterization of the protagonist as a reluctant hero was both compelling and believable.
用法提示：这里'characterization'作为名词，表示文学作品中的人物塑造。
The report's characterization of the economic situation as 'stable but fragile' sparked debate among analysts.
用法提示：这里'characterization'作为名词，表示对事物特征的描述。
Her nuanced characterization of the villain earned her critical acclaim for the role.
用法提示：这里'characterization'作为名词，表示演员对角色性格的塑造。
characterization of sth
The characterization of the main character was thorough.
对主角的特性描述十分详尽。
characterization as sth
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- accurate characterization
- 准确的刻画
- The film is praised for its accurate characterization of rural life.这部电影因准确描绘乡村生活而受到赞扬。
- detailed characterization
- 细致的刻画
- Her novel is known for its detailed characterization of the characters.她的小说以细致刻画人物而闻名。
- characterization of
- 对…的刻画
- His characterization of the boss as strict but fair is believable.他把老板刻画成严格但公正的人，这一点令人信服。
- provide a characterization
- 作出描述
- The report provides a characterization of the company's financial position.这份报告对公司的财务状况进行了描述。
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
记忆：characterization = character（角色/特征）+ -ization（表过程），即把特征刻画出来的过程。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：literary criticism and analysis、academic papers、formal reports or technical documents 该词较正式，多用于学术写作、文学批评等书面语境；日常口语中通常直接用“描述”“刻画”等更简单的说法。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
以上词均以 -ization 结尾，和 characterization 一样押 /zeɪʃən/ 韵。注意 character、characteristic 虽拼写相似，但发音和这个词尾不同，不能用来类比发音；实际语速快时 -ation 常读成 /zeɪʃn/。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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