Starting in the 1980s, skill in finance grew in importance, and, as depicted in the news media and the movies, became a more appealing source of income.
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柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
VERB
描绘;描画
To depict someone or something means to show or represent them in a work of art such as a drawing or painting.
例句
...a gallery of pictures depicting Nelson's most famous battles.描绘纳尔逊指挥的那些最著名战役的一组画作
VERB
描写;描述;刻画
To depict someone or something means to describe them or give an impression of them in writing.
例句
Margaret Atwood's novel depicts a gloomy, futuristic America...玛格丽特·阿特伍德的小说描述了一个黑暗无望的未来美国。Children's books often depict farmyard animals as gentle, lovable creatures.儿童图书常常把农场的动物描写得温和而可爱。
英英词典释义
Adjective
1. represented graphically by sketch or design or lines