demarcate
UK/ˈdi:mɑ:keit/US/'di:mɑ:keit/
GREC1
Definitions
v.
To mark or establish the boundaries or limits of something; to clearly distinguish between two things.
划定界限；明确区分
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddedown, away, reversal
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marcroot
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ateto make, having
=demarcate
Common Collocations
- 1.demarcate boundary划定边界
- 2.demarcate line划分界线
Example Sentences
- 1.
The fence demarcates the property line between two neighboring estates.
- 2.
Clear policies demarcate the boundaries between acceptable and unacceptable behavior.