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 — 名詞
- characteristicssingular
- characteristicsesplural
1. The noticeable features or qualities that belong to a particular person, group,
特徵；特質
某人或某物的典型特色
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.
Sari 最好的特質之一，就是她在事情出錯時能夠保持冷靜。
one of + possessive + best characteristics + is + noun phrase
Patience and a warm sense of humor are important characteristics for a kindergarten teacher.
耐心和溫暖的幽默感，是幼稚園老師應具備的重要特質。
[noun] and [noun] + are + [adjective] characteristics + for + [role]
The scientists carefully recorded the physical characteristics of each bird they caught.
科學家們仔細記錄了每隻捕獲鳥類的外形特徵。
Curiosity and creative thinking are the key characteristics of a successful scientist.
好奇心與創造性思維，是成功科學家的關鍵特質。
Each of the houses on Maple Street has its own unique characteristics and charm.
楓樹街上每棟房子都有自己獨特的特色與魅力。
- 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 — 形容詞
- characteristicspositive
- more characteristicscomparative
- most characteristicssuperlative
1. Showing a quality or feature that is typical of a particular person, group, plac
典型的
顯示某人、物典型特質的
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.
Gabriel 以他一貫的謙虛態度領獎，反而稱讚了自己的團隊。
with characteristic + [abstract noun]: typical way of behaving
The bright, bold colors of this painting are characteristic of traditional Mexican folk art.
這幅畫鮮明大膽的色彩，是傳統墨西哥民間藝術的典型特色。
be characteristic of + [noun phrase]
A characteristic feature of this smartphone model is its unusually long battery life.
這款智慧型手機的一個典型特點，就是它的電池續航力特別長。
The loud laughter from the back of the room was characteristic of Kenji's cheerful nature.
房間後方傳來的響亮笑聲，正是 Kenji 開朗個性的典型表現。
Rin wore her characteristic red scarf even on the hottest days of summer.
即使在夏天最熱的日子裡，Rin 仍戴著她那條標誌性的紅色圍巾。
- 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.