portrayal
UK/pɔ:'treiәl/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
A description or representation of someone or something, especially in art, literature, or film.
描绘；刻画；扮演
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedportraycarry, bear
+
-alrelating to, having the nature of
=portrayal
portray + -al (act/result) = an act of portraying. From OF portraire = por- (forward) + traire (draw); related to port (carry) etymologically through «to draw forward.»
Common Collocations
- 1.vivid portrayal生动的刻画
- 2.accurate portrayal准确的描绘
- 3.portrayal of对……的描绘
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her portrayal of the queen earned critical acclaim.
- 2.
The novel offers a vivid portrayal of village life.