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.这些词均表示特征、特点、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;特点◆An interesting feature of the city is the old market.这座城市一个吸引人的特色是它古老的市场。◆Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme.团队合作是这项训练计划的重要特点。◆The one redeeming feature of the plan was its low cost to the council.此计划的一个可取之处是市议会承担的费用很低。◆The design has many new built-in safety features.这个设计包含许多新的内置安全装置。ⓘ A feature tends to be sth noticeable, and is usually sth desirable. * feature往往指引人注意的特点,通常是可取之处。■characteristic [countable] a part of a person's character, appearance or behaviour; something typical of a place or thing(人的)品质,特征;特点◆The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society.需要交流是人类社会最重要的一个特征。◆His melodies have distinguishing characteristics which make them instantly identifiable.他的曲子特征鲜明,一听就能识别出来。◆Personal characteristics, such as age, sex and marital status are taken into account.个人特征,如年龄、性别和婚姻状况等,都要考虑进去。ⓘ A characteristic is usually sth that helps to make sb/sth clearly different from others. * characteristic通常指有助于使某人/某物明显区别于他者之处。■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,素质;(尤指事物好的)特性,特质◆personal qualities such as honesty and generosity诚实、宽容等个人品质◆It's hard to find people with the right qualities for the job.很难找到素质适合此工作的人选。◆He showed great energy and leadership qualities.他展现出充沛的活力和良好的领导素质。◆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术语) a feature of a substance or material, especially of its physical form or behaviour(尤指物质的物理形态或活动方式的)性质,特性◆Compare the physical and chemical properties of the two substances.比较一下这两种物质的物理和化学特性。◆The plant is thought to have medicinal properties.这种植物被认为具药用特性。■attribute ˈætrɪbjuːt [countable] (ratherformal) a quality or feature of sb/sth, especially one that people think is good(尤指好的)属性,性质,特征◆Patience is an essential attribute for a teacher.耐心是教师极其重要的品质。◆The most basic attribute of all animals is consciousness.所有动物最基本的特征是有知觉。■trait treɪt [countable] a particular quality in a person's character that is noticeable and makes them behave in a particular way(个性的)特征,特点◆personality / character traits个性/性格特点◆Awareness of class is a typically British trait.阶层意识是英国人的典型特征。■point [countable, usually plural] a particular quality or feature that sb/sth has特点;特征;特性◆Tact is not one of her strong points.她不善于圆通处事。◆Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them.在苏格兰生活有诸多优点,但天气不好。◆One of the hotel's plus points is that it is very central.这家旅馆的一大优点是交通方便。ⓘ Points is often used when you are considering the good and bad qualities of sth.考虑事物的优缺点时常用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.这些词均表示起重要作用、是重要组成部分。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⋯为特色;由⋯主演;起重要作用◆The film features Anne Hathaway as Jane Austen.这部电影由安妮•海瑟薇饰演简•奥斯丁。◆The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm.最新车型的特色是合金车轮和电子报警器。◆Many of the hotels featured in the brochure offer special deals for weekend breaks.小册子列举的多家旅馆都有周末假日特别优惠。◆Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes.橄榄油和大蒜在他的食谱中是相当重要的材料。■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;担任主角;(电影、戏剧或演出)由⋯担任主角◆She starred opposite Johnny Depp in 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.她和约翰尼•德普在《加勒比海盗》中联袂出演男女主角。◆No one has yet been chosen for the starring role(= the main part).主演者还没选定。◆The movie stars Aishwarya Rai.这部电影由艾西瓦娅•雷主演。 see also star ⇨ starnoun2■figure [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) 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.和平协议的问题很可能是谈判的突出重点。◆It did not figure high on her list of priorities.这没有列入她优先考虑的事项。◆Do I still figure in your plans?你的计划中还包括我吗?■appear [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to take part in a film, play or show; to be written or mentioned somewhere演出;被记载;被提及◆He has appeared in over 60 movies.他参演了60多部电影。◆She regularly appears on TV.她经常在电视上露面。◆Your name will appear at the front of the book.你的名字将出现在书的前页。