delineation

英 [dɪˌlɪnɪˈeɪʃən]

美 [dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən]

n. 画轮廓；略图；图形

BNC.22420 / COCA.22025

柯林斯词典

VERB 刻画;描述;阐明
If youdelineatesomething such as an idea or situation, you describe it or define it, often in a lot of detail.
1. Biography must to some extent delineate characters...
  传记必须在一定程度上描绘人物。
2. The relationship between Church and State was delineated in a formal agreement.
  教会和政府之间的关系在一份正式的协议中作了阐明。
VERB 划出，划定(边界)
If youdelineatea border, you say exactly where it is going to be.
1. ...an agreement to delineate the border.
  划界协议

noun

representation by drawing or painting etc
Synonym:depictionportrayal
a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
Synonym:depictionlimningline drawing
a graphic or vivid verbal description
1. too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
2. the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland
3. the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters
Synonym:word pictureword-paintingdepictionpicturecharacterizationcharacterisation

The CPA requires the proper delineation of the north-south border;
CPA要求南北方的边界划线能恰当处理；
There was no clear delineation as to which to use in any given situation.
关于在任意的特定情况下来使用，这里没有清楚的描绘。
Delineation of a high-risk group could facilitate prevention strategies.
对高危人群的描述可以促进预防措施的建立。
Application Research of Neural Network Technique in Orebody Delineation
神经网络技术在矿体边界圈定中的应用研究
The author's character delineation is forceful.
作者对人物的描写强而有力。
In the West, clear delineation and classification of job responsibilities are instrumental in creating a strong company culture.
在西方，明确工作性质和工作职责是营造浓厚的、良好的企业文化的基础。
Delineation of a boundary is limited to the visible features.
界限的轮廓是受可见要素限制的。
Many scientists consider consciousness the delineation between humans and other animals.
许多科学家认为意识是人类区别于其它动物的关键特征。
The Identification of Geochemical Anomalies and Delineation of Prospective Mineralization Areas in the Region of West Kunlun
西昆仑地区地球化学异常识别及成矿远景区划分
Sequencing refers to the delineation of the order of the repeating units in DNA and protein.
测序是指描述DNA或蛋白质中重复单位的序列。