🇬🇧🇨🇳 describe - 描述 : English Lesson

Meaning of "describe" ("描述"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To describe means to tell or write details about something so another person can imagine it in their mind. When you describe, you say what it looks like, sounds like, smells like, feels like, or acts like, so it’s almost like painting a picture with words.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Dad told me to describe my day, so I said, "Breakfast, chaos, snack, chaos, bedtime."

My friend asked me to describe my handwriting, so I just showed him a plate of spaghetti instead.

I tried to describe the smell of the school bathroom, but some smells do not have words.

To describe my teacher’s stare, imagine lasers made of pure disappointment.

I asked Grandma to describe her childhood, and she said, "Imagine life, but with fewer buttons to press."

We find a small wet dog. We ask, "Can you describe the dog?" You describe the red fur, the small ears, and the big eyes. We describe the sound it makes. You describe where it came from. We describe its tail too. The dog licks our hands. We smile and keep the dog safe.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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