characteristic
noun [ C ] uk/ˌkær.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/ us/ˌker.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/
B2 特色，特点，特征
a typical or noticeable quality of someone or something
Unfortunately a big nose is a family characteristic. 不幸的是，大鼻子是家族特征。
Sentimentality seems a characteristic of all the writers of that period. 多愁善感似乎是那个时期所有作家的特征。
The male bird displays (= has) several characteristics which distinguish him from the female. 雄鸟有几个有别于雌鸟的特征。
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- Patience is not a characteristic we associate with Bryan.
- These dogs show many of the characteristics traditionally associated with their breed.
- Pride is not an attractive characteristic.
- Being tall is a typical characteristic of Montenegrans.
characteristic
adjective uk/ˌkær.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/ us/ˌker.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/
C2 特有的，典型的
typical of a person or thing
With the hospitality so characteristic of these people, they opened their house to over 50 guests. 这些人生性好客，他们敞开家门接待了五十多位客人。
She behaved with characteristic dignity. 她表现出自己特有的尊严。
The creamy richness is characteristic of the cheese from this region. 奶味浓郁是该地区出产的奶酪的特色。