| 单词 | character |
| 释义 | character n. & v. --n 1. the collective qualities or characteristics, esp. mental and moral, that distinguish a person or thing. 2. a moral strength (has a weak character). b reputation, esp. good reputation. 3. a a person in a novel, play, etc. b a part played by an actor; a role. 4. colloq. a person, esp. an eccentric or outstanding individual (he's a real character). 5. a a printed or written letter, symbol, or distinctive mark (Chinese characters). b Computing any of a group of symbols representing a letter etc. 6. a written description of a person's qualities; a testimonial. 7. a characteristic (esp. of a biological species). --vtr. archaic inscribe; describe. Phrases and idioms character actor an actor who specializes in playing eccentric or unusual persons. character assassination a malicious attempt to harm or destroy a person's good reputation. in (or out of) character consistent (or inconsistent) with a person's character. Derivatives characterful adj. characterfully adv. characterless adj. Etymology: ME f. OF caractere f. L character f. Gk kharakter stamp, impress |
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