anthropomorphize
verb [ I or T ] uk/ˌæn.θrə.pəˈmɔː.faɪz/ us/ˌæn.θrə.pəˈmɔːr.faɪz/ (UK also anthropomorphise)
人格化，赋予人性，当作人对待
to show or treat an animal, god, or object as if it is human in appearance, character, or behaviour
Problems can develop when people anthropomorphize their pets. 人们将自己宠物当作人来对待的时候就有可能会出现问题。
These ancient trees have a great impact because of our tendency to anthropomorphize, seeing them as surrogates for venerable humans. 这些古树影响深远，因为我们倾向于将其人格化，视其为伟人的化身。
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- Beatrix Potter took comfort in the animals she anthropomorphizes in her stories.
- An anthropomorphized fire deity has existed in many cultures.
- It's only natural to anthropomorphize machines. People have probably been talking to their cars since they were invented.
- He begins his journey in Santo Domingo, a city he anthropomorphizes.
- When you study something that long, pretty soon you start to think of them as being human; you start anthropomorphizing.