Definition 对比 Description

在英语中何时使用每一个,包含含义、语域和例句。

Definition

前 1000(非常常见)B1noun

Description

前 1000(非常常见)A1noun
 DefinitionDescription
发音🇬🇧 /["/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈskrɪpʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈskrɪpʃn/"]/
含义A clear explanation of the meaning of a word.A spoken or written explanation of something.
例句The definition of love can vary from person to person.Can you give me a description of the new movie?
语域中性中性
常见程度前 1000(非常常见)前 1000(非常常见)
CEFR 等级B1A1
词性nounnoun
搭配careful, clear, concise, give (somebody), offer (somebody), propose, encompass something, include something, according to a/​the definition, by definition, under a/​the definition, careful, clear, concise, give (somebody), offer (somebody), propose, encompass something, include something, according to a/​the definition, by definition, under a/​the definitioncomplete, comprehensive, detailed, give (somebody), issue, offer (somebody), apply to somebody, fit somebody
反义ambiguity, confusionobfuscation, confusion
常见错误Confused with 'definitive' which refers to something final or conclusive., Using it in a grammatical context where 'meaning' is more suitable., Mistaking it for 'definer', which is a person who defines.Confusing 'description' with 'prescription'., Using 'descriptive' instead of 'description' when referring to the noun., Saying 'describe' instead of 'description' in noun contexts.
用法说明Use 'definition' when discussing the meaning of words in educational contexts. It is appropriate for formal writing and informal conversations but avoid it in overly casual settings.Use 'description' when explaining something clearly, often in writing. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it in very casual conversations.

常见问题:Definition 对比 Description

Definition和Description 有什么区别?

Definition: A clear explanation of the meaning of a word. Description: A spoken or written explanation of something.

Definition和Description 的 CEFR 等级相同吗?

在 CEFR 量表上:Definition: B1, Description: A1。

我可以互换使用 Definition和Description 吗?

不总是。Definition和Description 相关,有时可以互换,但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同,所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。

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