To depict someone or something means to show or represent them in a work of art such as a drawing or painting.
例句
...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
VERB
描写;描述;刻画
To depict someone or something means to describe them or give an impression of them in writing.
例句
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。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。