defined

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GRE Collins 1

a. clearly characterized or delimited
s. showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

a. 清晰的, 轮廓分明的；有定义的, 确定的

Collins 星级

9,013

BNC 频率

13,586

使用频率

defined 是动词 define 的过去分词形式，de- 意为“去除、强调”，fine 意为“界限、精确”。整体意思是“明确（某事物的界限或含义）”。

例句

1. The term "happiness" is defined as a state of well-being.

“幸福”这个词被定义为一种幸福的状态。

2. In the dictionary, "friend" is defined as a person you trust and care about.

在字典中，“朋友”被定义为一个你信任并关心的人。

3. The rules of the game are clearly defined in the instruction manual.

游戏规则在说明手册中被清晰地定义。