featuring
featuring — verb
- featuringpresent simple I / you / we / they
- featurings3rd person singular
- featuringing-ing form
- featuringedpast simple
1. to have someone or something as a main attraction, performer, or significant par
to have someone or something as a main attraction, performer, or significant part of an event, show, publication, or other presentation
The art gallery is featuring a new exhibition of photographs from West Africa.
passive or active: feature + [event/product] + [content]
This month's magazine features an interview with Dr. Okonkwo about climate change.
The concert featuring Rafael and his band sold out within hours.
Priya's short stories were featured in a popular literary journal last spring.
The restaurant's menu features fresh seafood caught by local fishermen.
- omit
to leave out entirely
文法句型
feature + noun phrase
be featured in + noun phrase
featuring + noun phrase (as modifier)
用法筆記
Commonly used in promotional or descriptive contexts. The present-participle form 'featuring' frequently appears as a modifier introducing a performer or element — e.g. 'a dinner featuring local wines'. Distinguish from sense 2, which describes built-in characteristics rather than curated content.
常見錯誤
2. to have something as a built-in part or noticeable quality — used especially for
to have something as a built-in part or noticeable quality — used especially for products, machines, buildings, or systems that include a particular function, design, or convenience
The new smartphone features a camera that works well in low light.
feature + noun phrase [product attribute]
This apartment features a large balcony with beautiful city views.
The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center.
Chen's latest software features a voice-recognition tool for blind users.
Each room features a flat-screen television and free wireless internet.
- lack
to be without a particular quality or part
文法句型
feature + noun phrase [product attribute]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this sense does not describe performances or media content. The subject is typically a product, building, or system, and the object is a functional attribute or design element — never a person.
常見錯誤
featuring — noun
1. a noticeable quality, function, or characteristic of something that is not prima
a noticeable quality, function, or characteristic of something that is not primarily physical — for example, a useful capability of a phone or a distinctive aspect of a service or system
The best feature of Mei-Lin's new job is the flexible working hours.
collocation: best feature / key feature
One useful feature of Deepa's travel app is that it works even in areas with no phone signal.
The car's safety features include airbags and automatic braking.
Javier chose the insurance plan because of its key features such as roadside assistance.
Tomoki's photo-editing software has special features for beginners who have never used a design tool.
- characteristic
more formal; suggests an inherent, defining quality
- attribute
slightly more abstract; often used in technical contexts
- aspect
focuses on one side or angle of something, not necessarily a distinguishing part
- defect
an undesirable quality, the opposite of a selling point
文法句型
feature + of + noun phrase
adjective + feature
用法筆記
This sense focuses on abstract or functional qualities — capabilities of products, characteristics of systems, or distinctive aspects of services. For physical parts of buildings, landscapes, or natural environments, use noun/2 (PHYSICAL PART OF PLACE). Product descriptions (sense 2 of the verb) are often paraphrased using this noun: 'The phone features a long battery life' → 'A long battery life is a feature of the phone.'
常見錯誤
2. a noticeable part of a building, area of land, or natural environment that has a
a noticeable part of a building, area of land, or natural environment that has a particular shape, purpose, or character
A large pond is the central feature of the botanical garden.
collocation: central feature / natural feature
The most striking feature of the cathedral is its tall bell tower.
Wooden beams are a traditional feature of houses in this village.
The coastline has several rock features shaped by wind and rain.
Umar's new kitchen includes a marble island counter that serves as both a design feature and a breakfast bar.
文法句型
natural feature
architectural feature
distinctive feature
用法筆記
Often collocates with adjectives describing visual prominence: 'striking', 'central', 'distinctive'. For geographical contexts, 'natural feature' refers to mountains, rivers, valleys, and rock formations.
3. one of the individual parts of a person's face, such as the eyes, nose, mouth, o
one of the individual parts of a person's face, such as the eyes, nose, mouth, or chin; in plural form, the overall appearance of someone's face
Noa has delicate features and long dark hair.
plural: 'features' for overall facial appearance
His most noticeable feature is a pair of bright green eyes.
collocation: noticeable feature / striking feature
The artist carefully drew each feature of the woman's face.
Chandra's sharp features softened the moment she spotted her younger brother at the airport gate.
A scar above his left eyebrow from a childhood accident was Diego's only uneven feature.
- facial characteristic
more formal and clinical
- lineament
very formal and literary; rare in everyday English
文法句型
[possessive] + features
[adjective] + features
用法筆記
When referring to the whole face, 'features' (plural) is more common than the singular. Describing a single part, use 'a feature' or 'one of her features'. Adjectives often used: 'delicate', 'strong', 'sharp', 'soft', 'regular'.
常見錯誤
4. a special or prominent article in a newspaper, magazine, or online publication,
a special or prominent article in a newspaper, magazine, or online publication, or a segment of a television or radio broadcast, that examines a particular subject in depth
The newspaper ran a lengthy feature on the history of the local market.
collocation: feature on [topic]
Tomorrow's program includes a feature about traditional pottery in Taiwan.
A travel feature in the magazine described hiking routes in New Zealand.
Fatoumata writes a weekly feature about African cinema for the blog.
The television channel aired a forty-minute feature on the rescue workers.
文法句型
feature + on/about + [topic]
special feature
feature article
用法筆記
A 'feature' differs from a regular news article: it is longer, more detailed, and often includes background, analysis, or human-interest angles. In broadcasting, 'feature' can also mean a segment within a larger programme.
5. a full-length film, usually ninety minutes or longer, that is the main attractio
a full-length film, usually ninety minutes or longer, that is the main attraction in a movie theater or on a streaming service
The film festival opened with a new feature directed by a first-time filmmaker.
feature as short for 'feature film'
The Grand Cinema downtown usually screens four features every day, from morning until late evening.
Hana's documentary about coral reefs was so popular at the film festival that a distributor released it as a feature.
Liam watched a science-fiction feature about robots exploring Mars.
A Seoul studio plans to turn Kaito's short film into a full feature next year.
- short film
a film shorter than feature length, typically under 40 minutes
文法句型
feature + noun [feature film]
main feature
double feature
用法筆記
In cinema contexts, 'feature' alone implies a feature-length fiction film. To be explicit, use 'feature film' (as opposed to 'short film' or 'documentary'). 'Double feature' refers to two films shown back-to-back for one ticket price.
6. a product, service, or menu item that is displayed or advertised as especially a
a product, service, or menu item that is displayed or advertised as especially attractive, often at a reduced price or for a limited time
This week's special feature is a three-course dinner for two people.
collocation: special feature [promotion]
The electronics store advertised summer features including a discounted soundbar and a smart thermostat.
features as promotional items
At the Thai place on Elm Street, each lunch feature comes with free iced tea.
Carlos bought the gaming laptop because it was the feature of the month at TechZone.
At the diner, Patricia picked the chocolate cake feature and asked for extra ice cream.
- special offer
emphasises the pricing element more clearly
- promotion
broader; includes discounts, bundles, and campaigns
- deal
informal; focuses on value for money
文法句型
special feature
feature of the month/week
用法筆記
Common in retail and restaurant settings. 'Feature of the month' or 'special feature' signals a temporary promotion. This sense is less frequent than the others; 'promotion' or 'special offer' are more common alternatives.