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define + noun
Can you define this term?
你能定义这个术语吗？
定义
defined — past of define
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
定义
give a definition for the meaning of a word
Can you define this term?
你能定义这个术语吗？
精确确定；清晰地标出；明确显示。
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
表达某物的本质。
To express the essential nature of something.
说明词、短语、符号或标志的含义。
To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
描述、解释或使明确；用于请求对方更清楚地说明其用词或表达的含义。
To describe, explain, or make definite and clear; used to request the listener or other person to elaborate or explain more clearly his or her intended meaning of a word or expression.
define
Base
原形
defines
3rd person
第三人称单数
defining
-ing
现在分词
defined
Past
过去式
defined
Past participle
过去分词
We define the rules.
我们定义规则。
Can you define the term 'photosynthesis' for the class?
你能为全班定义一下“光合作用”这个术语吗？
The contract clearly defines each party's responsibilities.
合同明确规定了各方的责任。
She defined her goals before starting the project.
她在开始项目之前就明确了目标。
Can you define this term?
你能定义这个术语吗？
The treaty defined the border as the river.
条约将边界定义为这条河。
被动语态表示被定义。
Success is often defined as wealth.
成功常被定义为财富。
Not this
Can you give a define of this concept?
Use this
Can you give a definition of this concept?
在英语中，'define'是动词，不能直接用作名词。表示'定义'的概念时，应该使用名词形式'definition'。
Not this
We need to define on the problem first.
Use this
We need to define the problem first.
'define'是及物动词，后面直接跟宾语，不需要介词'on'。正确的用法是直接跟需要定义的对象。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
定义术语
It is important to define the key terms before starting the discussion.
在开始讨论之前，先定义关键术语很重要。
定义概念
The textbook clearly defines the concept of gravity.
教科书清晰地定义了重力概念。
规定界限
The contract defines the boundaries of the property.
合同规定了财产的界限。
规定角色
The job description defines the role of the manager.
工作描述规定了经理的角色。
明确地定义
You need to clearly define your objectives before starting.
开始之前，你需要明确地定义你的目标。
定义问题
The first step is to define the problem accurately.
第一步是准确地定义问题。
什么是真实？你如何定义‘真实’？
In The Matrix, Morpheus asks Neo this profound question about reality.
在电影《黑客帝国》中，墨菲斯向尼奥提出了这个关于现实的深刻问题。
Use defined naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
联想'de'（得）+'fine'（好），定义就是把事物说得清清楚楚、明明白白，达到'好'的标准。
通常用于学术或正式语境，表示对概念或术语进行明确界定；在日常对话中也可使用，但不如正式场合常见。
Words ending in '-ine' pronounced /aɪn/ rhyme with 'define'. However, be careful: words like 'determine', 'engine', 'medicine' end in '-ine' but are pronounced differently.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.