How do you use "characterize" in a sentence?

Bright colours characterise her paintings. He characterised the situation as extremely dangerous. The Victorian era was characterised by rapid industrial growth.

characterize

Q: What does "characterize" mean?

To describe the typical qualities of something The word 'characterise' (British spelling) means to describe the distinctive features or qualities of something, or to be typical of something. Scientists characterise species by their features, writers characterise their characters through actions and dialogue, and certain traits characterise particular time periods.

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Meaning: To describe the typical qualities of something

描述特征，以...为特征

caracterizar

特徴づける、特性を述べる

특징짓다, 특성을 묘사하다

The word 'characterise' (British spelling) means to describe the distinctive features or qualities of something, or to be typical of something. Scientists characterise species by their features, writers characterise their characters through actions and dialogue, and certain traits characterise particular time periods.

「characterise」（英式拼写）意思是描述某物的独特特征或品质，或成为某物的典型特征。科学家通过特征来描述物种，作家通过行动和对话来刻画角色，某些特征是特定时期的典型。

La palabra «characterise» (ortografía británica) significa describir las características o cualidades distintivas de algo, o ser típico de algo. Los científicos caracterizan las especies por sus rasgos, los escritores caracterizan a sus personajes a través de acciones y diálogos, y ciertos rasgos caracterizan períodos de tiempo particulares.

「characterise」（イギリス式綴り）は、何かの特徴的な性質や品質を説明すること、または何かの典型であることを意味します。科学者は種をその特徴で特徴づけ、作家は行動と対話を通じてキャラクターを特徴づけ、特定の特徴が特定の時代を特徴づけます。

'characterise'(영국식 철자)는 무언가의 독특한 특징이나 성질을 묘사하거나, 무언가의 전형이 되는 것을 의미합니다. 과학자들은 종의 특성을 규명하고, 작가들은 행동과 대화를 통해 인물을 특징짓고, 특정 특성이 특정 시대를 규정합니다.

Examples

Bright colours characterise her paintings.
鲜艳的色彩是她绘画的特点。
Los colores brillantes caracterizan sus pinturas.
鮮やかな色彩が彼女の絵画の特徴です。
선명한 색채가 그녀의 그림의 특징입니다.
He characterised the situation as extremely dangerous.
他把情况描述为极其危险。
Él caracterizó la situación como extremadamente peligrosa.
彼は状況を極めて危険だと特徴づけました。
그는 상황을 극도로 위험하다고 규정했습니다.
The Victorian era was characterised by rapid industrial growth.
维多利亚时代以快速的工业增长为特征。
La era victoriana se caracterizó por un rápido crecimiento industrial.
ヴィクトリア朝時代は急速な産業成長が特徴でした。
빅토리아 시대는 급속한 산업 성장이 특징이었습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Medieval Latin 'characterizare', from Greek 'kharakterizein' meaning 'to engrave, designate', from 'kharakter' (engraved mark, stamp), from 'kharassein' (to engrave, sharpen). Originally meant 'to stamp with a distinctive mark'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal