features
features — noun
1. qualities or parts of something that stand out and help show what it is like.
qualities or parts of something that stand out and help show what it is like.
The phone's best features are its long battery life and bright screen.
best features are + list of qualities
Parents praised the playground's safety features after the city rebuilt it.
safety features
These map features make the hiking trail easier to follow at night.
The bike's smart features include lights that turn on when it gets dark.
- aspects
broader and more neutral; it does not always suggest something noticeable
- traits
more common for people, animals, or recurring qualities
- characteristics
slightly more formal than features
文法句型
features of + noun
best/main features of + noun
用法筆記
Often used for the qualities, functions, or parts that make something useful or easy to recognize. Distinguish from sense 6: sense 1 is neutral, while sense 6 stresses extras promoted to attract attention.
2. parts of land or buildings that have a clear shape and form part of the place it
parts of land or buildings that have a clear shape and form part of the place itself.
Original features in the house include wooden stairs and stained-glass windows.
original features in + building
Low rock features divide the desert plain into several dry basins.
rock features in a landscape
The architect kept the factory's iron features in the new library.
Raised garden features help rainwater drain away from the vegetable beds.
- elements
broader term for parts in a design or place
- structures
stresses built or solid physical form
- formations
especially suitable for natural land shapes
文法句型
features in + building
features of + landscape/building
用法筆記
Usually refers to visible physical parts of land or buildings, especially parts that shape the space or remain from an older design. Unlike sense 1, this sense is about real structures you can point to.
3. the shape and visible parts that give a face its overall look.
the shape and visible parts that give a face its overall look.
People often notice Amina's delicate features before they hear her speak.
delicate features
The baby has his father's eyes but his mother's softer features.
softer features
Years of sailing gave Diego sharper features and deeply tanned skin.
In the old portrait, the queen's features look calm but tired.
- looks
broader and less exact; it can include the whole appearance, not only the face
- facial structure
more technical and narrower than features
文法句型
delicate/strong features
facial features
用法筆記
Most often plural when talking about a person's face as a whole. It usually covers the shape and appearance of the eyes, nose, mouth, and jaw together.
4. special articles or broadcast pieces that give fuller attention to one subject.
special articles or broadcast pieces that give fuller attention to one subject.
The magazine's travel features this month focus on cheap train trips.
travel features
Weekend radio features often explain one science question in simple language.
radio features
The newspaper's features on street food made readers plan their own tours.
The website's video features give short history lessons to busy parents.
- brief mention
gives only a short amount of attention
文法句型
features on + subject
radio/video/newspaper features
用法筆記
Common with 'on' to name the topic of the article or broadcast. Unlike sense 5, this sense is a media item, not a film in a cinema schedule.
常見錯誤
5. full-length films, especially the main ones in a cinema program or festival line
full-length films, especially the main ones in a cinema program or festival line-up.
The cinema showed two cartoons before the main features started.
main features
Saturday matinees once offered three features for one cheap ticket.
three features for one ticket
The festival's closing night included features from Kenya, Brazil, and Norway.
Most film guides list late-night features separately from short films.
- full-length films
clearer modern phrasing; feature is shorter and more industry-like
- pictures
older or more American-sounding term for films
- short films
shorter works shown instead of or alongside features
文法句型
main features
three features in a program
用法筆記
Usually plural when talking about the films in a program or festival schedule. In modern everyday speech, this use is more common in cinema listings, festivals, and reviews than in casual conversation.
6. extras that are offered or promoted because they make something more attractive
extras that are offered or promoted because they make something more attractive to buyers or visitors.
Free parking and late checkout are the hotel's new summer features.
features offered by a hotel
The fair's weekend features include pony rides and outdoor magic shows.
features include + attractions
Bonus features on the DVD explain how the costumes were designed.
Premium features are the main reason many users pay for the app.
- extras
neutral word for additional items or content
- attractions
best when the features are events or public activities
- bonuses
stresses added value rather than the main offer
文法句型
features include + noun
bonus/premium features
用法筆記
Often used in advertising, packaging, menus, or entertainment listings for the extra things meant to pull people in. Distinguish from sense 1: sense 1 can be any characteristic, but sense 6 highlights what is specially promoted.
features — verb
1. to place a person or thing in a prominent role so it becomes one of the main thi
to place a person or thing in a prominent role so it becomes one of the main things people notice.
Tonight's program features a live interview with the rescue team captain.
program features + main content
The museum website features local artists on its front page every Friday.
website features + person
This low-cost lunch menu features three dishes made with fresh tofu.
The report features stories from nurses who worked through the storm.
文法句型
program/report/menu + features + noun
website + features + person/topic
用法筆記
The subject is often a program, report, website, menu, or event, and the object is the person or thing placed in the spotlight. This verb takes a direct object.