Word · Frequency #20354
defining
/dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/
adjective
决定性的，关键的
that defines or determines the essential nature or character
- 1.
Serving to define or distinguish.
用于定义或区分的
用于定义或区分的
In use
The architect is defining the shape of the building.
Defining the term clearly is essential for understanding the concept.
Her defining moment came when she won the championship.
defining + noun phrase
动词define的动名词形式，作主语或宾语。
Defining the problem is the first step.
定义问题是第一步。
a defining + singular countable noun
defining作形容词，表示‘决定性的’；常修饰moment, characteristic, feature等。
This is a defining moment in history.
这是历史上一个决定性时刻。
be + defining + noun phrase
动词define的现在进行时形式。
He is defining the parameters of the experiment.
他正在界定实验的参数。
Common mistakes
The defining of the problem is important.The definition of the problem is important.
“defining”是动名词，此处需要名词“definition”表示“定义”这一概念。
Please provide a clearly defining term.Please provide a clearly defined term.
“defining”是主动含义（起定义作用的），但此处需要已被定义的术语，故应用过去分词“defined”。
Connections
Confusing words
- definitive
- 决定性的，权威性的 · defining 强调起决定作用或界定性质的，而 definitive 指最权威、最终定的，常修饰结论或作品
- definition
- 定义，释义 · defining 是动词或形容词，表示定义或界定的动作或属性；definition 是名词，指定义本身
Learner notes
Grammar Note
v. 定义（现在分词）; adj. 决定性的; n. 定义过程
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