英语词汇“character”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

character

/ˈkarəktə

noun

1The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual: running away was not in keeping with her character...

It was not about you, your character, your mental stability, or the quality of your essay.
Tutors could tailor their instructions to the individual characters and capabilities of students, as well as providing moral guidance.
How a crime impacts on a family member depends on specific circumstances, on different individuals' personalities and characters.

1.1The distinctive nature of something: gas lamps give the area its character...

Residents were notified of the scheme late last week and claim it will completely change the character of the area.
Hopefully your personality will fit well with the character and nature of your team.
Obviously the court must recognise and pay regard to the character and nature of the business in question.

1.2 [mass noun] The quality of being individual in an interesting or unusual way: the island is full of character...

Full of character, romance and charm, these suites are extremely comfortable and make the perfect weekend hideaway.
It's full of character and charm, spilling down a hill and looking over treetops.
Many bed and breakfasts have individual charm and character, often in the spirit of the locale.

1.3 [mass noun] Strength and originality in a person’s nature: she had character as well as beauty...

People are going to be amazed at her strength of character and her intellect.
Many apparently well-balanced people have no strength of character.
Let's pray my husband has the same courage and strength of character.

Synonyms

integrity, honour, moral strength, moral fibre, rectitude, uprightness;

fortitude, strength, spine, backbone, toughness, resolve, will power, firmness of purpose

informal grit, guts, gutsiness, gumption

British informal bottle

1.4A person’s good reputation: to what do I owe this attack on my character?...

He has lost his business, his reputation, his good character, his savings and his career.
I am deeply disappointed to see him sullying his good name with this attack on my character and my work.
The right is spending time and effort attacking the character of a man responsible for the nation's security.

Synonyms

reputation, name, good name, standing, stature, position, status, image, credibility, acceptability, prestige, cachet, kudos, eminence;

Indian izzat

archaic report

1.5 dated A written statement of someone’s good qualities; a testimonial: you are dismissed without a character...

Around 70 more residents wrote individual testimonials and character references.
Time and again she finds a resonance between her own experiences and Annie's, who, dismissed without a character, is forced into prostitution.
She dismissed her on the spot, with the full amount of her wages, indeed, but with the conscientious conviction that she could not give her a character for honesty.

2A person in a novel, play, or film: the author’s compassionate identification with his characters...

The characters in both the novel and film are very two-dimensional topped off by a smug happy ending which feels empty.
The main characters of this film were all people who actually existed in history.
Male novelists are often accused of writing unconvincing female characters, but this novel has to create a strong protagonist in Tara Mullray.

2.1A part played by an actor: the actor’s TV character is often on the wrong side of the law...

The actors transformed into their characters.
The rules also state the actors take their characters seriously enough and forgo the ironic winks that provide a safety net for their ego, but can pop the bubble of the plot.
Nonetheless, all actors portray their characters so well that they don't fail to evoke hilarious laughter and empathy overall.

2.2 [with adjective] A person seen in terms of a particular aspect of character: he was a larger-than-life character shady characters...

He's a fairly aggressive and tenacious character in business terms.
Nick is convinced that his story is true, despite earlier doubts and perceptions of Jay as a rather shady character.
He walked into the debriefing room and was greeted by General Li, a suspicious and shady character.

2.3 informal An unusual or amusing person: she’s a right character with a will of her own...

Jim has written to tell us about a particular teacher and family friend who sounds a real character.
The bartenders are different; some of them real characters.
There are no real characters in many sports anymore.

Synonyms

eccentric, oddity, odd fellow, madcap, crank, original, individualist, nonconformist, rare bird;

square peg in a round hole

informal oddball, queer fish, odd fish, one

British informal odd bod, oner

informal, dated card, caution, case

rare rara avis

3A printed or written letter or symbol.The abolition of the use of Chinese characters from all public printing and writing helped achieve nationwide literacy at a remarkable speed....

For a premium, they will also be placed on top of the list and printed in bold red characters for prominence.
The camera closes in on a book printed in Chinese characters held open under a moving scanning beam.

3.1 Computing A symbol representing a letter or number.To keep your URL as simple as possible, try to exclude characters such as question marks and ampersands....

Our articles often need to use symbols for keystrokes when discussing specific tasks and other special characters.
He couldn't access his e-mail because the wrong characters kept appearing in the password field.

Synonyms

letter, figure, symbol, sign, mark, type, cipher, device, hieroglyph, rune

technical grapheme

4chiefly Biology A characteristic, especially one that assists in the identification of a species.The duck feather did not contain diagnostic characters for species identification....

These species share many morphological characters and may be considered a grade of evolution.
As in most other Mediterranean orchids, vegetative characters are similar across species and do not distinguish them.

verb [with object] archaic

1Inscribe or write (something).

1.1Describe: you have well charactered him...

You charactered him very well.

Phrases

in (or out of) character

Derivatives

characterful

adjective ...

A characterful and combative politician, a powerful intellect, and a strong advocate and judge, his breadth of achievement was remarkable.
It would be a characterful old property in a beautiful spot, a civilised yet affordable hideaway (not snobbishly exclusive) where guests would feel relaxed but well looked after.
Its winemakers are rediscovering almost forgotten indigenous varieties from Portugal's natural larder that include some of the most characterful grape varieties in the world.

characterfully

adverb ...

Speaking in Spanish, he occasionally interrupts the translator in characterfully imperfect English.
The Guildhall Strings are excellent and play characterfully and with a consummate grasp of the spirit of the pieces.
The bedrooms, all en suite, are characterfully decorated and provide accommodation for individuals, friends and families.

characterless

/ˈkarəktələs

/ adjective ...

But more and more countryside is being taken over by housing and protesters fear Winchester could become another characterless suburban sprawl if the Barton Farm development goes ahead.
I've never been a fan of the out-of-town shopping experience, with its huge, characterless soulless warehouses and dodgy trading ethics.
They are formless, characterless, and uninteresting.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French caractere, via Latin from Greek kharaktēr 'a stamping tool'. From the early sense 'distinctive mark' arose 'token, feature, or trait' (early 16th century), and from this 'a description, especially of a person's qualities', giving rise to 'distinguishing qualities'.

This goes back to Greek kharaktēr ‘a stamping tool’. The first English sense was of a distinguishing mark made on something. By the early 16th century we find ‘feature, or trait’ from which the modern senses have evolved.

单词	character
释义	character /ˈkarəktə / noun 1The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual: running away was not in keeping with her character... It was not about you, your character, your mental stability, or the quality of your essay. Tutors could tailor their instructions to the individual characters and capabilities of students, as well as providing moral guidance. How a crime impacts on a family member depends on specific circumstances, on different individuals' personalities and characters. 1.1The distinctive nature of something: gas lamps give the area its character... Residents were notified of the scheme late last week and claim it will completely change the character of the area. Hopefully your personality will fit well with the character and nature of your team. Obviously the court must recognise and pay regard to the character and nature of the business in question. 1.2 [mass noun] The quality of being individual in an interesting or unusual way: the island is full of character... Full of character, romance and charm, these suites are extremely comfortable and make the perfect weekend hideaway. It's full of character and charm, spilling down a hill and looking over treetops. Many bed and breakfasts have individual charm and character, often in the spirit of the locale. 1.3 [mass noun] Strength and originality in a person’s nature: she had character as well as beauty... People are going to be amazed at her strength of character and her intellect. Many apparently well-balanced people have no strength of character. Let's pray my husband has the same courage and strength of character. Synonyms integrity, honour, moral strength, moral fibre, rectitude, uprightness; fortitude, strength, spine, backbone, toughness, resolve, will power, firmness of purpose informal grit, guts, gutsiness, gumption British informal bottle 1.4A person’s good reputation: to what do I owe this attack on my character?... He has lost his business, his reputation, his good character, his savings and his career. I am deeply disappointed to see him sullying his good name with this attack on my character and my work. The right is spending time and effort attacking the character of a man responsible for the nation's security. Synonyms reputation, name, good name, standing, stature, position, status, image, credibility, acceptability, prestige, cachet, kudos, eminence; Indian izzat archaic report 1.5 dated A written statement of someone’s good qualities; a testimonial: you are dismissed without a character... Around 70 more residents wrote individual testimonials and character references. Time and again she finds a resonance between her own experiences and Annie's, who, dismissed without a character, is forced into prostitution. She dismissed her on the spot, with the full amount of her wages, indeed, but with the conscientious conviction that she could not give her a character for honesty. 2A person in a novel, play, or film: the author’s compassionate identification with his characters... The characters in both the novel and film are very two-dimensional topped off by a smug happy ending which feels empty. The main characters of this film were all people who actually existed in history. Male novelists are often accused of writing unconvincing female characters, but this novel has to create a strong protagonist in Tara Mullray. 2.1A part played by an actor: the actor’s TV character is often on the wrong side of the law... The actors transformed into their characters. The rules also state the actors take their characters seriously enough and forgo the ironic winks that provide a safety net for their ego, but can pop the bubble of the plot. Nonetheless, all actors portray their characters so well that they don't fail to evoke hilarious laughter and empathy overall. 2.2 [with adjective] A person seen in terms of a particular aspect of character: he was a larger-than-life character shady characters... He's a fairly aggressive and tenacious character in business terms. Nick is convinced that his story is true, despite earlier doubts and perceptions of Jay as a rather shady character. He walked into the debriefing room and was greeted by General Li, a suspicious and shady character. 2.3 informal An unusual or amusing person: she’s a right character with a will of her own... Jim has written to tell us about a particular teacher and family friend who sounds a real character. The bartenders are different; some of them real characters. There are no real characters in many sports anymore. Synonyms eccentric, oddity, odd fellow, madcap, crank, original, individualist, nonconformist, rare bird; square peg in a round hole informal oddball, queer fish, odd fish, one British informal odd bod, oner informal, dated card, caution, case rare rara avis 3A printed or written letter or symbol.The abolition of the use of Chinese characters from all public printing and writing helped achieve nationwide literacy at a remarkable speed.... For a premium, they will also be placed on top of the list and printed in bold red characters for prominence. The camera closes in on a book printed in Chinese characters held open under a moving scanning beam. 3.1 Computing A symbol representing a letter or number.To keep your URL as simple as possible, try to exclude characters such as question marks and ampersands.... Our articles often need to use symbols for keystrokes when discussing specific tasks and other special characters. He couldn't access his e-mail because the wrong characters kept appearing in the password field. Synonyms letter, figure, symbol, sign, mark, type, cipher, device, hieroglyph, rune technical grapheme 4chiefly Biology A characteristic, especially one that assists in the identification of a species.The duck feather did not contain diagnostic characters for species identification.... These species share many morphological characters and may be considered a grade of evolution. As in most other Mediterranean orchids, vegetative characters are similar across species and do not distinguish them. verb [with object] archaic 1Inscribe or write (something). 1.1Describe: you have well charactered him... You charactered him very well. Phrases in (or out of) character Derivatives characterful adjective ... A characterful and combative politician, a powerful intellect, and a strong advocate and judge, his breadth of achievement was remarkable. It would be a characterful old property in a beautiful spot, a civilised yet affordable hideaway (not snobbishly exclusive) where guests would feel relaxed but well looked after. Its winemakers are rediscovering almost forgotten indigenous varieties from Portugal's natural larder that include some of the most characterful grape varieties in the world. characterfully adverb ... Speaking in Spanish, he occasionally interrupts the translator in characterfully imperfect English. The Guildhall Strings are excellent and play characterfully and with a consummate grasp of the spirit of the pieces. The bedrooms, all en suite, are characterfully decorated and provide accommodation for individuals, friends and families. characterless /ˈkarəktələs / adjective ... But more and more countryside is being taken over by housing and protesters fear Winchester could become another characterless suburban sprawl if the Barton Farm development goes ahead. I've never been a fan of the out-of-town shopping experience, with its huge, characterless soulless warehouses and dodgy trading ethics. They are formless, characterless, and uninteresting. Origin Middle English: from Old French caractere, via Latin from Greek kharaktēr 'a stamping tool'. From the early sense 'distinctive mark' arose 'token, feature, or trait' (early 16th century), and from this 'a description, especially of a person's qualities', giving rise to 'distinguishing qualities'. This goes back to Greek kharaktēr ‘a stamping tool’. The first English sense was of a distinguishing mark made on something. By the early 16th century we find ‘feature, or trait’ from which the modern senses have evolved.
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