feature noun ⇨feature (an interesting feature of the city)⇨article (a magazine feature)feature
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feature ♦︎ characteristic ♦︎ quality ♦︎ property ♦︎ attribute ♦︎ trait ♦︎ pointThese are all words for sth which is typical of sb/sth, especially making them different from others.這些詞均表示特征、特點、特性。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a / an essential / desirable / individual feature / characteristic / quality / property / attribute / trait◆a distinctive feature / characteristic / quality / attribute / trait◆a / an important / natural / special / useful feature / characteristic / quality / property / attribute◆a unique feature / characteristic / quality / property◆a common feature / characteristic / property / attribute / trait◆a positive / negative feature / characteristic / quality / attribute / trait◆a human / physical feature / characteristic / quality / attribute / trait◆a psychological / mental characteristic / quality / attribute / trait◆a biological feature / characteristic / property / trait◆to possess / display / share a feature / a characteristic / a quality / a property / an attribute / a trait / ...points◆to show a feature / a characteristic / a quality / an attribute / a trait / ...points◆to exhibit a feature / characteristic / quality / property / trait■feature [countable] something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing特色;特征;特點◆An interesting feature of the city is the old market.這座城市一個吸引人的特色是它古老的市場。◆Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme.團隊合作是這項訓練計劃的重要特點。◆The one redeeming feature of the plan was its low cost to the council.此計劃的一個可取之處是市議會承擔的費用很低。◆The design has many new built-in safety features.這個設計包含許多新的内置安全裝置。ⓘ A feature tends to be sth noticeable, and is usually sth desirable. * feature往往指引人注意的特點,通常是可取之處。■characteristic [countable] a part of a person's character, appearance or behaviour; something typical of a place or thing(人的)品質,特征;特點◆The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society.需要交流是人類社會最重要的一個特征。◆His melodies have distinguishing characteristics which make them instantly identifiable.他的曲子特征鮮明,一聽就能識别出來。◆Personal characteristics, such as age, sex and marital status are taken into account.個人特征,如年齡、性别和婚姻狀況等,都要考慮進去。ⓘ A characteristic is usually sth that helps to make sb/sth clearly different from others. * characteristic通常指有助於使某人/某物明顯區别於他者之處。■quality [countable, uncountable] a part of a person's character, especially a good one such as the ability to do sth or a good way of behaving; a feature of a thing, especially one that is good and makes it different from sth else(尤指好的)人品,素質;(尤指事物好的)特性,特質◆personal qualities such as honesty and generosity誠實、寬容等個人品質◆It's hard to find people with the right qualities for the job.很難找到素質適合此工作的人選。◆He showed great energy and leadership qualities.他展現出充沛的活力和良好的領導素質。◆The ancient city of Assisi has a wonderful magical quality.阿西西古城有着奇妙的魔力。■property [countable, usually plural] (formalortechnical術語) a feature of a substance or material, especially of its physical form or behaviour(尤指物質的物理形態或活動方式的)性質,特性◆Compare the physical and chemical properties of the two substances.比較一下這兩種物質的物理和化學特性。◆The plant is thought to have medicinal properties.這種植物被認爲具藥用特性。■attribute ˈætrɪbjuːt [countable] (ratherformal) a quality or feature of sb/sth, especially one that people think is good(尤指好的)屬性,性質,特征◆Patience is an essential attribute for a teacher.耐心是教師極其重要的品質。◆The most basic attribute of all animals is consciousness.所有動物最基本的特征是有知覺。■trait treɪt [countable] a particular quality in a person's character that is noticeable and makes them behave in a particular way(個性的)特征,特點◆personality / character traits個性/性格特點◆Awareness of class is a typically British trait.階層意識是英國人的典型特征。■point [countable, usually plural] a particular quality or feature that sb/sth has特點;特征;特性◆Tact is not one of her strong points.她不善於圓通處事。◆Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them.在蘇格蘭生活有諸多優點,但天氣不好。◆One of the hotel's plus points is that it is very central.這家旅館的一大優點是交通方便。ⓘ Points is often used when you are considering the good and bad qualities of sth.考慮事物的優缺點時常用points。feature
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feature ♦︎ star ♦︎ figure ♦︎ appearThese words all mean to have an important part in sth, or to include sb/sth as an important part.這些詞均表示起重要作用、是重要組成部分。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to feature / star / figure / appear in sth◆to feature / star / figure / appear as sb / sth◆a film / movie features / stars sb◆to feature / star / appear in a film / movie◆to feature / figure / appear prominently in sth■feature [transitive, intransitive] to include a particular person or thing as a special part; to have an important part in sth以⋯爲特色;由⋯主演;起重要作用◆The film features Anne Hathaway as Jane Austen.這部電影由安妮•海瑟薇飾演簡•奧斯丁。◆The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm.最新車型的特色是合金車輪和電子報警器。◆Many of the hotels featured in the brochure offer special deals for weekend breaks.小冊子列舉的多家旅館都有周末假日特别優惠。◆Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes.橄欖油和大蒜在他的食譜中是相當重要的材料。■star(-rr-) [intransitive, transitive, no passive] to have one of the main parts in a film, play or show; (of a film, play or show) to have a particular person in one of the main parts主演;擔任主角;(電影、戲劇或演出)由⋯擔任主角◆She starred opposite Johnny Depp in 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.她和約翰尼•德普在《加勒比海盜》中聯袂出演男女主角。◆No one has yet been chosen for the starring role(= the main part).主演者還沒選定。◆The movie stars Aishwarya Rai.這部電影由艾西瓦娅•雷主演。 see also star ⇨ starnoun2■figure [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常與副詞或介詞連用) to be part of a process or situation, especially an important part是重要部分;是⋯的部分◆The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks.和平協議的問題很可能是談判的突出重點。◆It did not figure high on her list of priorities.這沒有列入她優先考慮的事項。◆Do I still figure in your plans?你的計劃中還包括我嗎?■appear [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常與副詞或介詞連用) to take part in a film, play or show; to be written or mentioned somewhere演出;被記載;被提及◆He has appeared in over 60 movies.他參演了60多部電影。◆She regularly appears on TV.她經常在電視上露面。◆Your name will appear at the front of the book.你的名字將出現在書的前頁。