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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。
表现；写照
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表现；写照
a representation of someone or something, especially in a picture or in words
The artist's depiction of the landscape was stunning.
艺术家对这幅风景的描绘令人惊叹。
某物栩栩如生的形象,可以是语言的或视觉的。
A lifelike image of something, either verbal or visual.
生动的口头描述
a graphic or vivid verbal description
素描或绘画。
A drawing or painting.
图片或肖像描绘
a representation by picture or portraiture
The author's depiction of life in the 19th century is incredibly detailed.
作者对19世纪生活的描写极为详细。
Critics praised the film for its honest depiction of social issues.
评论家赞扬这部电影对社会问题的诚实描述。
Her depiction of the character's emotions was so moving that it brought tears to my eyes.
她对角色情感的刻画如此动人，让人热泪盈眶。
The artist's depiction of the landscape was stunning.
艺术家对这幅风景的描绘令人惊叹。
Her depiction as a villain was controversial.
她被描绘成反派，引发了争议。
The depiction in the novel differs from the film.
小说中的描写与电影不同。
Not this
The depict of the battle was realistic.
Use this
The depiction of the battle was realistic.
错误：将动词'depict'用作名词。'depict'是动词，表示'描绘'；其名词形式是'depiction'，意为'描绘、描写'。应改用名词形式。
Not this
I saw a depiction about the city.
Use this
I saw a depiction of the city.
错误：介词使用不当。英语中'depiction'后通常接介词'of'表示'对……的描绘'，而不是'about'。应改为'depiction of'。
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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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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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。
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。
可数名词，常后接of短语表示'对…的描绘'。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, OCTANOVE, WIKTIONARY.