epitomize

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epitomize
- IPA[əˈpidəˌmīz]
美式
- v.
  
  be a perfect example of；give a summary of (a written work)
- verb: epitomize, 3rd person present: epitomizes, gerund or present participle: epitomizing, past tense: epitomized, past participle: epitomized
- 釋義
v.
動詞
1. be a perfect example of their careers epitomized the problems faced by their generation 同義詞 embody, give form/shape to, incorporate, typify, exemplify, ... 更多represent, be representative of, encapsulate, manifest, symbolize, stand for, illustrate, sum up, personify, formalreify, rareincarnate
2. archaic give a summary of (a written work) for the benefit of our readers, we will epitomize the pamphlet 同義詞 summarize, abstract, synopsize, precis, make a résumé/outline of, ... 更多digest, encapsulate, recapitulate, sum up, put in a nutshell, abridge, condense, shorten, reduce, cut, cut short/down, abbreviate, rarecapsulize反義詞 expand on, elaborate
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epitomize
IPA[ɪˈpɪtəmʌɪz]
英式
v.
be a perfect example of: the company epitomized the problems faced by British industry
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