四级写作方法与技巧：作文定义法

 四级写作方法与技巧：作文定义法

定义法(definition)

定义法是用下定义的方式去揭示事物本质特征或概念内涵。它能使读者迅速抓住本质属性和基本特点。此法的句型：

① … is a/the … of … which/that …② … relate to/involve/refer to …

【例】

(1)Language is a system of arbitrary vocal¹ symbols which is used for human communication. 语言是人类用来交际的任意性的语音符号体系。

(2)Intermediate goals relate to outcomes during the next few years.

(3)Short-term goals involve outcomes expected during the next 12 months.

1 vocal   

adj.直言不讳的；嗓音的；n.[pl.]声乐节目

参考例句：

• The tongue is a vocal organ.舌头是一个发音器官。
• Public opinion at last became vocal.终于舆论哗然。