characteristics
/ˌkær.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/ (bre, ipa) · [kˌɛrəktɚˈɪstɪks] /ˌker.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/ (ame, ipa) · [kˌɛrəktɚˈɪstɪks] /ˌker-ik-tə-ˈri-stik ˌka-rik-/ (ame, mw)
characteristics — noun
- characteristicssingular
- characteristicsesplural
1. The noticeable features or qualities that belong to a particular person, group,
The noticeable features or qualities that belong to a particular person, group, animal, or thing and help you recognize or describe them.
One of Sari's best characteristics is her ability to stay calm when things go wrong.
one of + possessive + best characteristics + is + noun phrase
Patience and a warm sense of humor are important characteristics for a kindergarten teacher.
[noun] and [noun] + are + [adjective] characteristics + for + [role]
The scientists carefully recorded the physical characteristics of each bird they caught.
Curiosity and creative thinking are the key characteristics of a successful scientist.
Each of the houses on Maple Street has its own unique characteristics and charm.
- trait
more specific, often used for personality or inherited features; 'a family trait'
- feature
can describe physical or design aspects; more neutral and broader
- quality
can describe good or bad aspects; more evaluative than 'characteristic'
- attribute
slightly more formal; implies an inherent part of something's nature
文法句型
characteristics of + noun
possessive + characteristics
have + [adjective] + characteristics
用法筆記
The singular form 'characteristic' is also common: 'Warmth is a characteristic of the Mediterranean climate.'
常見錯誤
characteristics — adjective
- characteristicspositive
- more characteristicscomparative
- most characteristicssuperlative
1. Showing a quality or feature that is typical of a particular person, group, plac
Showing a quality or feature that is typical of a particular person, group, place, or thing, making it easy to identify.
Gabriel accepted the award with characteristic modesty, praising his team instead of himself.
with characteristic + [abstract noun]: typical way of behaving
The bright, bold colors of this painting are characteristic of traditional Mexican folk art.
be characteristic of + [noun phrase]
A characteristic feature of this smartphone model is its unusually long battery life.
The loud laughter from the back of the room was characteristic of Kenji's cheerful nature.
Rin wore her characteristic red scarf even on the hottest days of summer.
- typical
more common and general; less formal than 'characteristic'
- distinctive
emphasizes that the feature sets something apart from others
- representative
suggests the feature is a good example of the whole group
- uncharacteristic
not typical of someone or something
文法句型
be characteristic of + noun
characteristic + noun
用法筆記
Commonly used with 'of' to show who or what something is typical of: 'This behavior is characteristic of anxious dogs.' Only the adjective form takes 'of'; the noun form uses 'characteristic(s) of' as a noun phrase.