新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

depict

英  [dɪˈpɪkt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • depicts , depicting , depicted

    1[T 及物动词] 描绘

    To depict someone or something means to show or represent them in a work of art such as a drawing or painting.

    双语例句

    例:

    a gallery of pictures depicting Lee's most famous battles.

    一批描绘李的最著名战役的图画。

    例:

    St Brigid is often depicted in art with a cow resting at her feet.

    在描绘圣布里吉德的艺术作品中通常有一只母牛卧在她的脚边。

    2[T 及物动词] 描写

    To depict someone or something means to describe them or give an impression of them in writing.

    近义词

    portray , represent

    双语例句

    例:

    Margaret Atwood's novel depicts a gloomy, futuristic America.

    玛格丽特·安特伍德的小说描写了一个阴暗无望的未来。

    例:

    The character was depicted as a compulsive shoplifter.

    这个角色被描写成一个上瘾的扒手。