Word · Frequency #6541
trait
特征；特性
a distinguishing feature of someone's character
- 1.
An identifying characteristic, habit or trend.
识别性的特征、习惯或趋势。
- 2.
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
个人天性中的显著特征
- 3.
An uninstantiable collection of methods that provides functionality to a class by using the class’s own interface.
一种无法实例化的方法集合,通过使用类自身的接口为类提供功能。
识别性的特征、习惯或趋势。；个人天性中的显著特征；一种无法实例化的方法集合,通过使用类自身的接口为类提供功能。；特征；特性
In use
Honesty is a trait that everyone admires.
One common trait among successful people is perseverance.
Her most striking trait is her kindness.
a trait of sb/sth
Honesty is a rare trait of his character.
诚实是他性格中罕见的特质。
have a trait
All members of the family have a similar genetic trait.
这个家族的所有成员都有相似的遗传特征。
a [adjective] trait
常用形容词如 common, positive, negative, inherited 等修饰 trait。
Punctuality is a desirable trait in employees.
Connections
Collocations
- personality trait
- 人格特征
- Honesty is an important personality trait.诚实是一种重要的人格特征。
- character trait
- 性格特点
- His generosity is a defining character trait.他的慷慨是一个决定性的性格特点。
- genetic trait
- 遗传特征
- Eye color is a genetic trait passed from parents to children.眼睛颜色是一种从父母遗传给孩子的遗传特征。
- physical trait
- 身体特征
- Height is a physical trait that varies among individuals.身高是一种因人而异的身体特征。
- positive trait
- 积极特质
- Patience is a positive trait in a teacher.耐心是教师的一种积极特质。
- negative trait
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象 trait 像 trace，特征就是一个人留下的痕迹。
Context & Register
常见场景：psychology、personality description、formal writing 通常用于描述性格特征，在心理学和日常描述中都很常见。
Grammar Note
可数名词，常与of连用
Pronunciation & Spelling
Wait, weight, great, plate, and state all rhyme with trait (ending /eɪt/). Trail looks similar but is pronounced /treɪl/ (ending /eɪl/).
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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