delineated

• 形容某事物已被清晰地描述、界定或详细勾勒出来。

Describes something that has been clearly described, defined, or outlined in detail.

1. Clearly described or outlinedC1formal

   Described or portrayed precisely and in detail.

   清晰描述

   • The report delineated the steps needed for the project.
   • The boundaries of the property were clearly delineated on the map.
   • Her speech delineated the challenges facing the community.

   同义词defineddepicteddescribeddetailedoutlinedspecified

   反义词ambiguousimpreciseindistinctobscureunclearvague

2. Marked with linesC1formal

   Having lines or boundaries that show the shape or limits of something.

   有线条的

   • The garden beds were delineated by low stone walls.
   • The artist's sketch delineated the figure's form with sharp strokes.
   • The path was delineated by a row of white stones.

   同义词boundeddefinedoutlined

   反义词blurredundelineatedunmarked

• 动词，指精确地描述、描绘或勾画某事物的轮廓或细节。

A verb meaning to describe, portray, or mark the outline of something precisely.

1. Describe or explain preciselyC1formal

   To describe or explain something in detail, often with precision.

   精确描述

   • The report delineates the steps needed for the project.
   • She delineated the differences between the two theories.
   • The professor delineated the key concepts in the lecture.

   同义词definedepictdescribedetailexplainoutlineportrayspecify

   反义词blurconfusemuddleobscure

2. Outline or drawC1formal

   To draw or trace the outline of something.

   勾画轮廓

   • The artist delineated the figure with a few quick strokes.
   • The map delineates the boundaries of the national park.
   • He delineated the shape of the building on the blueprint.

   同义词chartdepictdrawmapoutlineportraysketchtrace