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If you define something, you show, describe, or state clearly what it is and what its limits are, or what it is like. 给…下定义; 解释
verb [vt. 及物动词] 给…下定义，解释；阐明，使清楚；标明…界限，明确显出…轮廓；是…的特征，为…的特色
The Convention Against Torture defines torture as any act that inflicts severe pain or suffering, physical or mental. 《反酷刑条约》把酷刑定义为任何造成严重身心疼痛和受苦的行为。
de + fin(界限， 范围) + e → 划定界限 → 下定义； 限定
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- The term 'mental illness' is difficult to define. “精神病”这个词很难下定义。
- We need to define the task ahead very clearly. 我们需要明确今后的任务。
- It depends on how you define the term 'hostile'. 那得看你怎么定义hostile这个词。