characterize

1. V-T If something is characterized by a particular feature or quality, that feature or quality is an obvious part of it. 以…爲特征[正式] [usu passive]

This election campaign has been characterized by violence. 這次競選運動以暴力爲特征。

2. V-T If you characterize someone or something as a particular thing, you describe them as that thing. 描述爲[正式]

Both companies have characterized the relationship as friendly. 兩家公司都認爲彼此的關系是友好的。