characterize

1. V-T If something is characterized by a particular feature or quality, that feature or quality is an obvious part of it. 以…為特征[正式] [usu passive]

This election campaign has been characterized by violence. 這次競選運(yùn)動以暴力為特征。

2. V-T If you characterize someone or something as a particular thing, you describe them as that thing. 描述為[正式]

Both companies have characterized the relationship as friendly. 兩家公司都認(rèn)為彼此的關(guān)系是友好的。