1. 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.

    e.g. ...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

2. 描写;描述;刻画
    To depict someone or something means to describe them or give an impression of them in writing.

depict的意思

    e.g. 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。
    e.g. 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。