delineate /dɪˈlɪnɪˌeɪt/ TEM8 ( delineating, delineated, delineates )

• 1. 

  V-T If you delineate something such as an idea or situation, you describe it or define it, often in a lot of detail. 描述 [正式]

  例：

  Biography must to some extent delineate characters.

  在某种程度上，传记一定要描述人物。

• 2. 

  V-T If you delineate a border, you say exactly where it is going to be. 划定 [正式]

  例：

  ...an agreement to delineate the border.

  ...划定边界的一项协议。