Word · Frequency #20354
defining
定形；成形
核心释义
the process of defining or determining the shape of something
- 1.
任何用于界定某物形状的过程
any process serving to define the shape of something
任何用于界定某物形状的过程
用法In use
The defining of the mold's shape is a crucial step in manufacturing.
用法提示：此处“defining”作名词，表示“定义形状的过程”。
In computer graphics, the defining of a 3D model requires precise algorithms.
用法提示：此处“defining”作名词，指“定义三维模型形状的过程”。
The defining of the sculpture's outline was done with a laser scanner.
用法提示：此处“defining”作名词，表示“定义轮廓的过程”。
defining sth
defining 作动名词，后接宾语，表示“界定、定形”的动作。
Defining the shape of the vase took great skill.
给花瓶定形需要高超的技艺。
the defining of sth
加定冠词 the，后接 of 短语，指明所界定的事物。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- the defining of a shape
- 形状的界定；定形
- The defining of a shape is the first step in computer graphics.在计算机图形学中，形状的界定是第一步。
- boundary defining
- 边界界定
- Boundary defining helps to resolve territorial disputes.边界界定有助于解决领土争端。
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
记住 define（定义）+ ing：给形状下定义，就像用笔描出轮廓，defining 就是‘定形’的过程。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：学术文献、技术文档 该词作名词时表示“界定某物形状的过程”，属于较正式的书面用法，多用于学术或技术描述中；日常口语中一般不这样用。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
These words all rhyme with "defining": the stressed vowel /aɪ/ is followed by /nɪŋ/. Beware of lookalikes such as "finning" /ˈfɪnɪŋ/ and "dinning" /ˈdɪnɪŋ/, which have a short /ɪ/ vowel instead of /aɪ/ and therefore do not rhyme.
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