typify
UK/'tipifai/US
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Definitions
v.
To be a typical example or embodiment of something.
是……的典型；代表
v.
To represent or symbolize.
象征；体现
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtyp (type, standard pattern) + -ify (to make/be) = 'to be the standard example of.' To typify something is to embody its type so well that you stand for the whole category.
Root type still carries 11 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.typify the spirit体现精神
- 2.typify an era代表一个时代
- 3.best typify最能代表
- 4.typify the approach体现这种方式
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her early paintings typify the optimism of that era.
- 2.
This building typifies the city's bold modern architecture.
- 3.
His calm reply typified the way he handled pressure.