delineate的词源

英文词源

delineate (v.)

1550s, from Latin delineatus, past participle of delineare "to sketch out," from de- "completely" (see de-) + lineare "draw lines," from linea "line" (see line (n.)). Related: Delineated; delineating.

中文词源

delineate：描绘

de-, 向下，强调。line, 线，线条。即画线，描绘。

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