a characteristic of sb/sth
常用单数形式,指某人或某物具有的显著特征。
Curiosity is a characteristic of young children.
好奇心是幼儿的一个特点。
(对数的)首数;对数首数;(灯塔等导航灯的)灯质;灯标特征;(环或域的)特征;特征数;人或事物的显著特征,心理或行为的一部分。;某物的显著属性或方面
A distinguishing feature, quality, or attribute of a person or thing.
人或事物的显著特征,心理或行为的一部分。
A distinguishing feature of a person or thing, a part of mental or physical behavior.
某物的显著属性或方面
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
对数的整数部分。
The integer part of a logarithm.
区别性特质
a distinguishing quality
灯塔等导航灯的可识别特征(颜色、闪光模式等)。
The distinguishing features of a navigational light on a lighthouse etc by which it can be identified (colour, pattern of flashes etc.).
对数表示中整数部分(正或负),如 log 643 = 2.808 中首数为 2
the integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2
域或环中,使单位元相加得到零元的最小正整数,若不存在则为0。
For a given field or ring, a natural number that is either the smallest positive number n such that n instances of the multiplicative identity (1) summed together yield the additive identity (0) or, if no such number exists, the number 0.
One characteristic of this breed is its thick fur.
这个品种的一个特征是其厚厚的皮毛。
用法提示:“characteristic”作名词,表示“特征”,在句中作主语补足语。
AI contextual example
The scientist listed several characteristics of the chemical reaction.
科学家列出了该化学反应的几个特征。
用法提示:“characteristics”是“characteristic”的复数形式,作宾语。
AI contextual example
Her most noticeable characteristic is her kindness.
她最显著的特征是她的善良。
用法提示:“characteristic”作名词,表示“特征”,在句中作主语。
AI contextual example
常用单数形式,指某人或某物具有的显著特征。
Curiosity is a characteristic of young children.
好奇心是幼儿的一个特点。
用复数泛指某事物多方面的特征。
The report describes the main characteristics of the new model.
这份报告描述了新款车型的主要特性。
表示某物具备另一类事物的典型特征。
This building has the characteristics of traditional southern architecture.
这座建筑具有南方传统建筑的特征。
多用于指人的性格、行为等内在特征,与characteristic基本可互换,但更侧重先天或固有。
常指事物或人的固有属性,可用于抽象或具体,比characteristic更正式。
强调性质或品质的好坏,使用范围广,但不如characteristic精确。
带有褒义,指典型或标志性特征,强调独特性和价值。
强调独有且易于识别的特征,常带比喻义,像商标一样明显。
grammar · medium
易错句子Honesty is one of the most important characteristic of a good friend.
正确表达Honesty is one of the most important characteristics of a good friend.
one of the + 形容词最高级 + 复数名词 这一结构中,one of 后面必须接复数可数名词;characteristic 是可数名词,所以要用 characteristics。汉语“……之一”不体现英语名词的单复数词尾,因此容易漏掉 -s。
grammar · medium
易错句子Patience is a characteristic for a good teacher.
正确表达Patience is a characteristic of a good teacher.
表示“某人或某物所具有的特征”时,名词 characteristic 后面固定搭配介词 of,不能用 for。这是把汉语的“对于”逐字对应成 for 造成的介词误用。
grammar · medium
易错句子She has a very kind characteristic.
正确表达She has a very kind character.
本句要表达的是“她性情善良”,指人的整体品格、性情,应用 character;characteristic 指具体的“特征、特点”,是某个可辨识的属性,不能用来代替表示整体性情的 character。
指缺乏独特特征,与‘特征’相对
指一般性,与特定特征相反
决定性特征
Her kindness is the defining characteristic of her personality.
善良是她性格的决定性特征。
区别特征
The bird's bright red chest is its most distinguishing characteristic.
这只鸟鲜红的胸部是它最明显的区别特征。
关键特征
One key characteristic of this species is its ability to survive in extreme temperatures.
该物种的一个关键特征是在极端温度下生存的能力。
独特特征
Each culture has its own unique characteristics.
每种文化都有其独特的特征。
共同特征
All three languages share the characteristic of being tonal.
这三种语言都有一个共同特征,即都是声调语言。
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特征常用于定义某物
通过特征来描述事物
特征用于识别事物
特征用于对事物进行分类
特征用于区分不同事物
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主要特征
The main characteristic of the Renaissance was a renewed interest in classical learning.
文艺复兴的主要特征是对古典学术重新产生兴趣。