portrays
[pɔ:ˈtreiz]

v.

画像( portray的第三人称单数 )；描述；描绘；描画

双语释义

v.(动词)

1. vt. 画像; 描述 present sb/sth in painting, in a book, etc., especially according to one's own ideas or so as to produce a certain effect
2. vt. 扮演 act the part of a particular character in a play

英英释义

portray[ pɔ:'trei, pəu- ]

• v.
  • portray in words

    "The book portrays the actor as a selfish person"

  • make a portrait of

    "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba"

    同义词：depictlimn

  • assume or act the character of

    "The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man"

    同义词：impersonate

  • represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, or verbally

    "The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting"

    同义词：present

词汇搭配

用作动词 (v.)～+介词

• portray as描绘成
• portray in在…上把人描绘成
• portray to描绘得到…地步

双语例句

用作及物动词(vt.)

1. It is difficult to portray feelings in words.
   感情很难用言语来描写。
2. The book portrays the life of an actor.
   这本书描述了一个演员的一生。
3. The picture portrays a beautiful sunset.
   这幅画描绘了落日美景。
4. The actor is trying his best to portray the role of Hamlet.
   这位演员尽力扮演哈姆雷特的角色。
5. The actor shaved his head off in order to portray a bald man.
   为扮演一个秃头男人,演员把他自己的头发剃光了。

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