descriptive
/dɪˈskrɪptɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈskrip-tiv/ (ame, mw)
descriptive — 形容詞
- descriptivepositive
- more descriptivecomparative
- most descriptivesuperlative
1. providing a detailed account or picture of what someone or something is like, es
描述的
詳細描寫事物樣貌或特徵的
providing a detailed account or picture of what someone or something is like, especially by mentioning specific features, qualities, or observations.
A travel guide gave a descriptive account of the market, naming every spice and fabric.
一本旅遊指南對市集做了詳細的描述，逐一列出了每一種香料和布料。
descriptive account of [topic]
Ishaan's essay was so descriptive that I could picture the village clearly.
Ishaan 的文章描述得非常生動，讓我能清楚想像出那個村莊的樣貌。
so descriptive that
The police asked for a descriptive report of the suspect's clothing and height.
警方要求提供一份關於嫌犯衣著和身高的詳細報告。
Eri's descriptive writing made the classroom feel like a rainforest.
Eri 的描寫性文章讓教室裡彷彿有置身雨林的感覺。
Tomás added descriptive captions to each photo so visitors understood the history.
Tomás 為每張照片加上描述性的圖說，讓訪客了解背後的歷史。
- detailed
focuses on the amount of information included, whereas descriptive emphasises how the information is presented
- vivid
stronger in tone, suggesting the description creates a clear mental picture; more emotional than descriptive
- illustrative
used specifically to explain or clarify a point, often with concrete examples
- vague
lacking specific details or clear qualities
- nondescript
having no interesting or distinctive features to describe
文法句型
descriptive + noun
be + descriptive
so + descriptive + that
常見錯誤
2. focused on observing and recording how a language or field of study really opera
描述性的
記錄實際用法而非規定規則的
focused on observing and recording how a language or field of study really operates in practice, without issuing guidance on what is correct or proper.
Modern linguistics takes a descriptive approach to grammar rather than a prescriptive one.
現代語言學對語法採取描述性的態度，而非規範性的態度。
descriptive approach vs. prescriptive approach
This dictionary is descriptive in its method, recording how people actually speak.
這本詞典採用描述性的方法，記錄人們實際的口語用法。
descriptive in its method
Rachid argued that descriptive grammar helps students understand real language use.
Rachid 主張描述性語法有助於學生理解真實的語言使用方式。
A descriptive study of teenagers' speech patterns was published last month.
上個月發表了一項針對青少年口語模式的描述性研究。
The professor prefers a descriptive framework that focuses on observation rather than fixed rules.
這位教授偏好側重觀察而非固定規則的描述性架構。
- empirical
based on observation or experience rather than theory; stronger methodological claim than descriptive
- observational
focuses specifically on the method of watching and recording without intervention
- factual
concerned with facts, but lacks the specific contrast with prescriptive that descriptive carries
- prescriptive
stating rules or norms for how something should be done, rather than describing how it is done
- normative
establishing or conforming to a standard or norm, especially in ethics or social sciences
文法句型
descriptive + noun (approach/grammar/study)
descriptive in + noun (method/approach)
用法筆記
Often contrasted with prescriptive, especially in linguistics and the social sciences. This sense is most common in academic writing and discussion.