•In this dictionary 'reality' is defined as 'the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be'.在本词典中，reality 被解释为 the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be。

•Before I answer your question, could you define your terms a little more (= explain what you mean by the words you have used) ?在回答你的问题前，你能不能再解释一下你要表达的意思？

•Your rights and responsibilities are defined in the citizens' charter.你的权利和义务在公民宪章中有明确的界定。

•Your role in the project will be strictly defined (= limited to particular areas).你在这个企划案里的任务将有明确的界定。

•I'd hate to feel that I was defined by (= that my life got its meaning and importance only from) my job.我讨厌我的生活中除了工作别无重心。

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•The outline of the castle on the hill was clearly defined against the evening sky.山上城堡的轮廓在夜色的映衬下显得格外清晰。