Word · Frequency #20354
defining
/dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/
noun
定形；成形
the process of defining or determining the shape of something
- 1.
any process serving to define the shape of something
任何用于界定某物形状的过程
任何用于界定某物形状的过程
In use
The defining of the mold's shape is a crucial step in manufacturing.
In computer graphics, the defining of a 3D model requires precise algorithms.
The defining of the sculpture's outline was done with a laser scanner.
Connections
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。
Synonyms
- shaping
- 塑造；赋予外形 · 最贴近本义的一般用词，可互换于大多数“定形/成形”语境；但 defining 更强调‘界定’形状，而 shaping 强调实际赋予形状。
- formation
- 形成；构成 · 侧重自然或自发地形成，不一定是有意勾画形状；在“岩石的形成/the formation of...”等习惯搭配中不能直接替换 defining。
- contouring
- 勾勒轮廓；勾画外形 · 多用于美术、制图或美容等具体场景，强调轮廓线；语气比 defining 具体，不宜用于抽象含义。
Learner notes
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。
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。
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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