typify

英 [ˈtɪpɪfaɪ]

美 [ˈtɪpɪfaɪ]

v.  作为…的典型; 是…的典范; 成为…的特征

过去分词：typified　第三人称单数：typifies　过去式：typified　现在分词：typifying　

TOEFL

Collins.1 / BNC.12031 / COCA.13861

牛津词典

verb

• 作为…的典型；是…的典范
  to be a typical example of sth
  1. clothes that typify the 1960s
     20世纪60年代典型的服装
  2. the new style of politician, typified by the Prime Minister
     以首相为代表的新型政治家风格
• 成为…的特征
  to be a typical feature of sth
  1. the haunting guitar melodies that typify the band's music
     反映这个乐队音乐特色的萦绕心头的吉他乐曲

柯林斯词典

• VERB 是…的典型;代表
  If something or someonetypifiesa situation or type of thing or person, they have all the usual characteristics of it and are a typical example of it.
  1. These two buildings typify the rich extremes of Irish architecture.
     这两座建筑物体现了爱尔兰建筑风格的极致多变。
  2. …a reaction against the achievements of science, as typified by the development of nuclear weapons.
     对以核武器发展为代表的科学成就的反对
  3. …a more intelligent and articulate breed of disc jockeys, typified by university graduate Simon Mayo.
     更机智、更有口才的一类电台音乐主持人，以大学毕业生西蒙·梅奥为代表

英英释义

verb

• express indirectly by an image, form, or model
  1. What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?
  Synonym:symbolizesymbolisestand forrepresent
• embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
  1. The fugue typifies Bach's style of composition
  Synonym:epitomizeepitomise

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