demarcate

• 动词，指划定、标明或确定某事物的边界、范围或界限。

A verb used to indicate the act of setting, marking, or defining the boundaries or limits of something.

1. Separate clearlyC1formal

   To establish or indicate clear distinctions or boundaries between things.

   划界

   • The treaty demarcates the border between the two countries.
   • It is important to demarcate the roles and responsibilities within a team.
   • The study aims to demarcate the differences between the two species.

   同义词boundcircumscribedefinedelimitdelineatedifferentiatedistinguishmark offpartitionseparate

   反义词blurconfusemerge

2. Set or mark boundariesC1formal

   To physically set, mark, or draw the limits or boundaries of an area.

   划定界限

   • The surveyors demarcated the property line with posts.
   • Fences were erected to demarcate the park's perimeter.
   • The river naturally demarcates the northern edge of the region.

   同义词borderboundcircumscribedefinedelimitdelineatemarkoutline