Description Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

description

noun

快速理解

What does "Description" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Description"?

「description」指對人、事、物或過程的詳細說明或文字刻畫。

  1. 1

    文字說明

    EN: A written or spoken account that explains what something or someone is like.

    翻譯: 對某事物或某人的樣貌、特徵進行書面或口頭的文字說明。

  2. 2

    種類或類型

    EN: A type or class of people or things.

    翻譯: 指人或事物的種類、類型或範疇。

  3. 3

    詳細刻畫

    EN: The act of giving a detailed account of the characteristics of something.

    翻譯: 對某事物的特徵進行詳細描述或刻畫的行為。

小提醒:注意「description」在「beyond description」(難以形容)等片語中,指的是「描述」這個行為或能力,而非具體的說明內容。

發音(How to Pronounce "Description" in English

How to pronounce "Description" in English?"Description" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Description" from YouTube Videos

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Sub-Saharan Africa largely fits this description, with 22 million people living with HIV, an estimated 70 percent of the 30 million people who are infected worldwide.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Description"?How does "Description" change by context?

1. a statement that tells you what someone or something is like

描述,形容,說明

He gave a detailed description of the suspect.

他對嫌疑犯給出了詳細的描述。

The book's description on the website made it sound very exciting.

這本書在網站上的描述讓它聽起來非常刺激。

2. a type or kind of something

種類,類型

People of every description attended the festival.

各種各樣的人都參加了這個節日。

The store sells flowers and plants of all descriptions.

這家商店出售各式各樣的花卉和植物。

3. a list of features or characteristics of something, especially in a technical context

規格說明,性能描述

Please read the job description carefully before applying.

申請前請仔細閱讀職位描述。

The technical description of the software is in the manual.

軟體的技術規格說明在手冊裡。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Description"?How to make natural sentences with "Description"?
PatternMeaningExample
description + of + noun對…的描述He gave a detailed description of the suspect. (他對嫌疑犯做了詳細的描述。)
a/an + adjective + description一個…的描述The witness provided a vivid description of the event. (目擊者對事件提供了一個生動的描述。)
fit/match the description符合描述The man they arrested fits the description perfectly. (他們逮捕的那名男子完全符合描述。)
beyond description難以形容,無法描述The beauty of the landscape was beyond description. (那風景之美難以形容。)
give/provide a description給出/提供描述Please provide a clear description of the lost item. (請對遺失物品提供一個清楚的描述。)
a brief/full description簡短/完整的描述The manual includes a full description of all the features. (手冊包含了所有功能的完整描述。)

用法說明

How is "Description" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Description"?

description of vs description for

  • description of + 名詞 是最常見的用法,表示「對某人或某物的描述」,直接指出被描述的對象。
  • description for + 名詞 則強調描述的「目的或用途」,例如為某個職位、產品或情況所寫的描述。
  • 在大多數情況下,描述一個具體的人、事、物時,使用 description of。當談論描述的功能或它服務的對象時,則可能使用 description for。 EN: She gave an accurate description of the suspect. 翻譯: 她對嫌疑犯給出了準確的描述。

EN:Please write a job description for the new position.

翻譯:請為這個新職位撰寫一份職務描述。

總結建議

一般描述具體對象時使用 "description of",而說明描述的目的或服務對象時則考慮使用 "description for"。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Description" and similar words?How to choose "Description" vs alternatives?

description vs explanation

「description」著重於客觀描述事物的外觀、特徵或過程;「explanation」則著重於闡明原因、理由或原理。

description vs narration

「description」描繪靜態的畫面或特徵;「narration」則是按時間順序講述事件或故事。

description vs depiction

「description」通常指用文字的描寫;「depiction」則可指用文字、圖像或藝術形式的描繪。

口語用法

How is "Description" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Description"?

引述

在口語中,常用來引述或總結別人說過的話或某個概念。 EN: So, your description of the event was that it was chaotic but fun? 翻譯: 所以,你對那場活動的描述是混亂但好玩?

EN:That's a pretty accurate description of how I feel right now.

翻譯:這對我現在的感受來說是個相當準確的描述。

語氣強調

與特定形容詞連用,以強調對某事物特質的看法。 EN: That's the perfect description of him—always late! 翻譯: 這對他真是完美的描述——總是遲到!

EN:"A hot mess" is the only description that fits this situation.

翻譯:「一團糟」是唯一適合描述這情況的說法。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞彙時,用作短暫的停頓填充語。 EN: It was... how can I put it... a surreal description in the book. 翻譯: 那是...該怎麼說呢...書中一個超現實的描述。

EN:The movie's plot is, for lack of a better description, confusing.

翻譯:這部電影的情節,恕我詞窮,就是令人困惑。

請注意:在正式書寫(如學術論文、商業報告)中,應避免將 "description" 用作填充語或過於口語化的強調,應選擇更精確、正式的詞彙來陳述特徵或定義。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Description"?What fixed phrases with "Description" should I remember?

brief description

adj + description

簡要描述

detailed description

adj + description

詳細描述

fit the description

verb + the description

符合描述

beyond description

prep + description

難以形容,無法描述

job description

noun + description

職位描述,工作說明

accurate description

adj + description

準確的描述

vivid description

adj + description

生動的描述

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Description"?Which "Description" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×He gave a description about the suspect.

He gave a description of the suspect.

在英文中,'description' 的正確搭配介係詞是 'of',用來表示描述某事物的內容。使用 'about' 是常見的學習者錯誤。

×The product's description is very attractively.

The product's description is very attractive.

'description' 是名詞,應用形容詞來修飾它,說明它的性質或狀態。使用副詞 'attractively' 是錯誤的,因為它修飾的是動詞或形容詞,而非名詞。

×Can you description the scene for me?

Can you describe the scene for me?

'description' 是名詞,不能直接當動詞使用。表達「描述」這個動作時,應使用動詞 'describe'。這是混淆詞性的常見錯誤。

×He fits the description for the ideal candidate.

He fits the description of the ideal candidate.

表達「符合...的描述」時,正確的片語是 'fit the description of something'。省略介係詞 'of' 或使用其他介係詞(如 for)是錯誤的。

×She gave a long description for the missing item.

She gave a long description of the missing item.

與錯誤1類似,當 'description' 表示對某事物的具體敘述內容時,其後應接 'of',而不是 'for'。'For' 通常表示目的或對象,不適用於此處。

×I need a description paper for my application.

I need a descriptive essay / a written description for my application.

'description paper' 不是標準的英文搭配。根據語境,應使用更具體的詞彙,如 'descriptive essay'(描述性文章)或直接說 'a written description'(一份書面描述)。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Description"?What are tense/participle forms of "Description"?