及物动词

1. 阐明;规定;限定;使明确
If you define something, you show, describe, or state clearly what it is and what its limits are, or what it is like.

1. decide upon or fix definitely

e.g. fix the variables
specify the parameters

Synonym: specifysetdeterminefixlimit

2. give a definition for the meaning of a word

e.g. Define `sadness'

3. determine the essential quality of

Synonym: specifydelineatedelimitdelimitate

4. determine the nature of

e.g. What defines a good wine?

5. show the form or outline of

e.g. The tree was clearly defined by the light
The camera could define the smallest object

Synonym: delineate