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characterise

/ˈkær.ək.tə.raɪz/

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verb

/ˈkær.ək.tə.raɪz/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для описания отличительных качеств или особенностей кого-либо или чего-либо.

A verb used to describe the distinctive qualities or features of someone or something.

  1. Be typical ofB2formal

    To be a typical or distinctive feature of someone or something.

    ruХарактеризовать

    • The high level of innovation characterises this company.
    • A dry climate characterises the region.
    • Her kindness characterises her personality.

    Synonymsdistinguishembodyepitomizeidentifymarkpersonifyrepresenttypify

  2. Describe or portrayB2formal

    To describe the qualities or peculiarities of someone or something.

    ruОхарактеризовать

    • The author characterises the hero as brave and honest.
    • He characterised the situation as a crisis.
    • The report characterises the problem in great detail.

    Synonymsdefinedelineatedepictdescribeoutlinepictureportrayrepresent