Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #15842
depiction
表现；写照
a representation of someone or something, especially in a picture or in words
- 1.
A lifelike image of something, either verbal or visual.
某物栩栩如生的形象,可以是语言的或视觉的。
- 2.
a graphic or vivid verbal description
生动的口头描述
- 3.
A drawing or painting.
素描或绘画。
- 4.
a representation by picture or portraiture
图片或肖像描绘
- 5.
A representation.
表现；描绘。
- 6.
a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
轮廓画
- 7.
The act of depicting.
描绘的行为。
图画；画像；描述；描写；描绘；刻画；某物栩栩如生的形象,可以是语言的或视觉的。；生动的口头描述
In use
The author's depiction of life in the 19th century is incredibly detailed.
Critics praised the film for its honest depiction of social issues.
Her depiction of the character's emotions was so moving that it brought tears to my eyes.
depiction of [sth]
The artist's depiction of the landscape was stunning.
艺术家对这幅风景的描绘令人惊叹。
depiction as [sb/sth]
Her depiction as a villain was controversial.
她被描绘成反派，引发了争议。
depiction in [medium]
Connections
Collocations
- graphic depiction
- 生动的描绘
- The documentary gives a graphic depiction of life in the slums.这部纪录片生动地描绘了贫民窟的生活。
- accurate depiction
- 准确的描绘
- The artist's work is an accurate depiction of the cathedral.这位艺术家的作品准确地描绘了大教堂。
- realistic depiction
- 真实的描绘
- The novel is praised for its realistic depiction of family life.这部小说因其对家庭生活的真实描绘而受到称赞。
- visual depiction
- 直观的视觉描绘
- The diagram offers a clear visual depiction of the process.该图表清晰直观地描绘了这一过程。
- media depiction
- 媒体中的形象描绘
- Researchers analyzed media depictions of mental illness.研究人员分析了媒体对精神疾病的形象描绘。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
把 depiction 拆成 de + pict + ion，pict 让人想到 picture（图画）：用文字或画笔把画面生动地“摆出来”，就是 depiction。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：art criticism、literary analysis、news reporting、academic writing depiction 通常用于书面语或较正式场合，常见于艺术评论、文学分析和新闻报道；日常口语中较少使用，可改用 description 或 picture。
Grammar Note
可数名词，常后接of短语表示'对…的描绘'。
Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词都以 /ɪkʃən/ 结尾，与 depiction 押韵。注意 description /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/ 和 prescription /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/ 拼写相近，但以 /pʃən/ 结尾，发音和押韵均不同。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, OCTANOVE, WIKTIONARY.