| 单词 | character |
| 释义 | character —character /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/ aep /ˈker.ɪk.tɚ/ noun (PERSON) C2 [C] a person, especially when you are describing a particular quality that they have: » She's a curious character - I don't really know what to think of her.» There were one or two strange-looking characters hanging around the bar.Thesaurus+: ↑People in generalC1 [C] INFORMAL someone whose behaviour is different from most people's, especially in a way that is interesting or funny: » He's quite a character/a real character, is Ted - he's 70 now and still riding that motorbike.Thesaurus+: ↑Exceptional qualities, things and peopleWord partners for character (QUALITY)• a ♯distinct/♯distinctive character• ♯change the character of sth• ♯in sb's character• ♯out of characterWord partners for character (IN A STORY)• the ♯central/♯leading/♯main character• a ♯minor character• ♯play a character• ♯depict/♯portray a character• a character ♯based on sbCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a colourful/interesting/lively character» There are many colourful characters living in the neighbourhood.-lu. a curious/eccentric/odd/oddball/peculiar/strange character» His father was an eccentric character.-lu. a historical/real/real-life character» Which historical character do you most admire?-lu. a great/larger-than-life/real/true character» My three-year-old is a real character already.-lu. a likeable/popular/sympathetic/well-loved character» He is a popular character in the football world.-lu. a charismatic/fascinating/interesting/unforgettable character» He is a very charismatic character.-lu. an undesirable/unsympathetic character» There are lots of undesirable characters who hang around the park.-lu. a reformed character» Since meeting Jill, he has been a reformed character.-lu. a distinct/distinctive character» This wine has a very distinctive character.-lu. a seedy/shady/sleazy/suspicious/unsavoury character» The bar was full of sleazy characters.-lu. moral character» We need men of high moral character.-lu. good/unblemished character» Her character was previously unblemished.-lu. national character» Emotional displays are not in our national character.-lu. a local character» He's one of our local characters.–Nouns-lu. strength of character» She showed great strength of character during her illness.-lu. a character witness» I agreed to be a character witness at his trial.-lu. character assassination» She accused the government of mounting a campaign of character assassination.-lu. a character flaw/trait» Pessimism is a character trait she shares with her mother.-lu. defamation of character» She sued the company for defamation of character.–Verbs-lu. reflect sb's character» Her bright clothes reflect her character.-lu. reveal sb's character» These remarks revealed his true character.–adverb-lu. quite a character» Her husband is quite a character.–Prepositions-lu. in sb's character» It is not in his character to be vindictive.-lu. out of character» Her outburst was completely out of character.• • • Extra Examples:» She's a rather odd character.» There were some dodgy looking characters hanging around.noun (QUALITY) B1 [C or U] the particular combination of qualities in a person or place that makes them different from others: » Politeness is traditionally part of the British character.» It would be very out of character (= not typical) of her to lie.» One of the joys of being a parent is watching the child's character develop.» The idea was to modernize various aspects of the house without changing its essential character.» It's not in his character to be (= he is not usually) jealous.Thesaurus+: ↑Mind and personality , ↑Science of psychology and psychoanalysisThesaurus+: ↑Conditions and characteristicsB2 [U] qualities that are interesting and unusual: » a hotel of character» I'd prefer an old place with a bit of character.» Old books are said to give a room character.» As people grow older, their faces acquire more character.Thesaurus+: ↑Exceptional qualities, things and peopleThesaurus+: ↑Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasmF0 [U] the quality of being determined and able to deal with difficult situations: » She has such strength of character.Thesaurus+: ↑Strength of will and determinationWord partners for character (QUALITY)• a ♯distinct/♯distinctive character• ♯change the character of sth• ♯in sb's character• ♯out of characterWord partners for character (IN A STORY)• the ♯central/♯leading/♯main character• a ♯minor character• ♯play a character• ♯depict/♯portray a character• a character ♯based on sbWord Builder:–Nouns: character, characteristic, characterization–Adjectives: characteristic, uncharacteristic–Verbs: characterize–Adverbs: characteristicallyCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a colourful/interesting/lively character» There are many colourful characters living in the neighbourhood.-lu. a curious/eccentric/odd/oddball/peculiar/strange character» His father was an eccentric character.-lu. a historical/real/real-life character» Which historical character do you most admire?-lu. a great/larger-than-life/real/true character» My three-year-old is a real character already.-lu. a likeable/popular/sympathetic/well-loved character» He is a popular character in the football world.-lu. a charismatic/fascinating/interesting/unforgettable character» He is a very charismatic character.-lu. an undesirable/unsympathetic character» There are lots of undesirable characters who hang around the park.-lu. a reformed character» Since meeting Jill, he has been a reformed character.-lu. a distinct/distinctive character» This wine has a very distinctive character.-lu. a seedy/shady/sleazy/suspicious/unsavoury character» The bar was full of sleazy characters.-lu. moral character» We need men of high moral character.-lu. good/unblemished character» Her character was previously unblemished.-lu. national character» Emotional displays are not in our national character.-lu. a local character» He's one of our local characters.–Nouns-lu. strength of character» She showed great strength of character during her illness.-lu. a character witness» I agreed to be a character witness at his trial.-lu. character assassination» She accused the government of mounting a campaign of character assassination.-lu. a character flaw/trait» Pessimism is a character trait she shares with her mother.-lu. defamation of character» She sued the company for defamation of character.–Verbs-lu. reflect sb's character» Her bright clothes reflect her character.-lu. reveal sb's character» These remarks revealed his true character.–adverb-lu. quite a character» Her husband is quite a character.–Prepositions-lu. in sb's character» It is not in his character to be vindictive.-lu. out of character» Her outburst was completely out of character.• • • Extra Examples:» The area where I grew up has been all modernized and has lost all its old character.» It's very tasteful, their house, but I can't help thinking it lacks a little character.» Closing the factory would irrevocably alter the character of the local community for the worse.» There's a marked contrast between his character and hers.» The way he drives says a lot about his character.noun [C] (IN A STORY) ► B1 a person represented in a film, play, or story: » The film revolves around three main characters.» She had Mickey Mouse or some other cartoon/Disney character on her sweater.» He made his name as a character actor (= an actor who plays unusual and often humorous people).Thesaurus+: ↑Characters in literature and filmWord partners for character (QUALITY)• a ♯distinct/♯distinctive character• ♯change the character of sth• ♯in sb's character• ♯out of characterWord partners for character (IN A STORY)• the ♯central/♯leading/♯main character• a ♯minor character• ♯play a character• ♯depict/♯portray a character• a character ♯based on sbCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a/the central/leading/main/major/principal character» The central character in this novel is a retired millionnaire.-lu. a minor character» Even the minor characters are depicted with a perceptive charm.-lu. a cartoon/animated character» The movie contains human and animated characters.-lu. a comic/sitcom character» His sitcom characters often had a tinge of tragedy about them.-lu. an imaginary/fictional/fictitious/mythological character» Her fictional characters are often based on friends and colleagues.-lu. a female/male character» She played the main female character in the movie.-lu. a believable/memorable/strong/vivid» His novels contain many memorable characters.-lu. a/sb's favourite/lovable character» Tristram Shandy is one of my favourite characters.-lu. a cartoonish character» His characters tend to be rather cartoonish.-lu. a one-/two-/three dimensional character» The characters are rather one-dimensional.–Verbs-lu. create a character» She has returned to characters she created for an earlier novel.-lu. develop/establish a character» His actors are free to develop their characters.-lu. depict/feature/portray a character» The film version portrays this character as much more sympathetic.-lu. play a character» He often plays sleazy characters.-lu. characters inhabit sth» His characters inhabit a world of crime.-lu. be peopled by characters» Her novels are peopled by characters from all walks of life.-lu. a character based on sb» His leading character was based on an old teacher.–Nouns-lu. character development» There isn't much character development in the book.–Prepositions-lu. a character from/in sth» He plays a character in a soap opera.• • • Extra Examples:» The Incredible Hulk is a character in a comic who turns from a scientist into a two-metre tall monster.» Michelle is the central female character in ITV's latest comedy series.» In the film she's depicted as a very cold and calculating character.» The characters in the book are just stereotypes.» Charles Schulz created the characters 'Snoopy' and 'Charlie Brown'.noun [C] (MARK) ► C1 a letter, number, or other mark or sign used in writing or printing, or the space one of these takes: » a string of characters (= a line of marks)» The address was written in Chinese/Japanese characters (= systems of writing).» The computer screen on this laptop is 66 characters (= spaces) wide.Thesaurus+: ↑Lettering and alphabets , ↑Letters of alphabetsWord partners for character (QUALITY)• a ♯distinct/♯distinctive character• ♯change the character of sth• ♯in sb's character• ♯out of characterWord partners for character (IN A STORY)• the ♯central/♯leading/♯main character• a ♯minor character• ♯play a character• ♯depict/♯portray a character• a character ♯based on sb |
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