typify

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vt. 代表, 象征, 为...之典型

发音

UK /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/
US /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

词形变化

typified typifies 三单 typifies typifying typifying 现在分词 typified 过去式 typified 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To embody, exemplify; to represent by a form, image, model, or resemblance.

    及物

    His attitude typifies the attitude of young people today.

  2. 2.

    To portray stereotypically.

    及物

    The angry captain typified all new sailors as incompetent.

  3. 3.

    To serve as a typical or reference specimen of.

    及物

    The chosen specimen typifies plants belonging to that species.

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