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character

noun
 OPAL W
/ˈkærəktə(r)/
/ˈkærəktər/
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    in book/play/movie书；戏剧；电影

  1.  
     [countable] a person or an animal in a book, play or film（书籍、戏剧或电影中的）人物，角色
    • the main character in the film电影中的主角
    • a major/minor character in the book书中的主要／次要人物
    • Who plays the main character?谁扮演主角？
    • He loves to draw and create his own cartoon characters.他喜欢画和创造自己的卡通人物。
    • Clint Eastwood's character is the most sympathetic in the movie.克林特·伊斯特伍德的角色是电影中最令人同情的。
    see also non-player character
    Wordfinder
    Collocations LiteratureLiterature文学Being a writer当作家
    • write/​publish literature/​poetry/​fiction/​a book/​a story/​a poem/​a novel/​a review/​an autobiography写／发表文学作品／诗集／小说／书／故事／诗歌／长篇小说／评论／自传
    • become a writer/​novelist/​playwright成为作家／小说家／剧作家
    • find/​have a publisher/​an agent找到／有出版商／代理人
    • have a new book out出版一部新书
    • edit/​revise/​proofread a book/​text/​manuscript编辑／修订／校对书／文章／原稿
    • dedicate a book/​poem to…把一本书／一首诗献给…
    Plot, character and atmosphere情节、人物和氛围
    • construct/​create/​weave/​weave something into a complex narrative构思／创作／编写／把某事编成一部复杂的叙事小说
    • advance/​drive the plot推进故事情节的发展
    • introduce/​present the protagonist/​a character介绍主人公／一个人物
    • describe/​depict/​portray a character (as…)/(somebody as) a hero/​villain描述人物／英雄／坏蛋；把一个人物描绘成…；把某人描绘成英雄／坏蛋
    • create an exciting/​a tense atmosphere营造一种令人兴奋／紧张的气氛
    • build/​heighten the suspense/​tension制造／增加悬念／紧张气氛
    • evoke/​capture the pathos of the situation唤起对这种状况的同情
    • convey emotion/​an idea/​an impression/​a sense of…传达…情感／思想；给人…印象／感觉
    • engage the reader吸引读者
    • seize/​capture/​grip the (reader’s) imagination抓住（读者的）想象力
    • arouse/​elicit emotion/​sympathy (in the reader)唤起（读者的）情感／同情
    • lack imagination/​emotion/​structure/​rhythm缺乏想象力／情感／精心组织／节奏感
    Language, style and imagery语言、风格和形象语言
    • use/​employ language/​imagery/​humour/(US English) humor/​an image/​a symbol/​a metaphor/​a device使用语言／形象语言／幽默／意象／象征／暗喻／手段
    • use/​adopt/​develop a style/​technique使用／采用／形成一种风格／技巧
    • be rich in/​be full of symbolism富含象征意义
    • evoke images of…/a sense of…/a feeling of…唤起…的形象／感觉
    • create/​achieve an effect创造／取得效果
    • maintain/​lighten the tone维持／缓和基调
    • introduce/​develop an idea/​a theme引入／发展一种思想／一个主题
    • inspire a novel/​a poet/​somebody’s work/​somebody’s imagination促成小说的创作；给诗人以灵感；促成某人作品的诞生；激发某人的想象力
    Reading and criticism阅读与评论
    • read an author/​somebody’s work/​fiction/​poetry/​a text/​a poem/​a novel/​a chapter/​a passage读一个作家的作品／某人的著作／小说／诗集／一篇文章／一首诗／一部小说／一个章节／一段文章
    • review a book/​a novel/​somebody’s work评论一本书／一部小说／某人的作品
    • give something/​get/​have/​receive a good/​bad review给予／得到好评／恶评
    • be hailed (as)/be recognized as a masterpiece被誉为一部杰作
    • quote a(n) phrase/​line/​stanza/​passage/​author引用一个短语／一行诗／一节诗／一段文章／作者的话
    • provoke/​spark discussion/​criticism引发讨论／评论
    • study/​interpret/​understand a text/​passage研读／解读／理解一篇文章／一段文章
    • translate somebody’s work/​a text/​a passage/​a novel/​a poem翻译某人的作品／一篇文章／一段文章／一部小说／一首诗
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    • The minor characters in the novel provide a lot of the humour.小说中的那些小角色制造了很多幽默。
    • One of the main characters in the film is Leo Bloom, an accountant.电影中的主要角色之一是利奥·布鲁姆，一名会计。
    • the artist who developed the Superman character塑造了超人角色的艺术家
    • The writers killed off her character when she wanted to leave the soap.她不想继续演这个肥皂剧了，编剧们就写死了她的这个角色。
    • The two lead actors inhabit their characters fully.两位主演完全进入角色。
    • The main character is played by Nicole Kidman.主角由妮科尔・基德曼扮演。
    • The film also features the new character Mary Anna Morrison.这部电影还有一个新主角玛丽・安娜・莫里森。
    • The actors remained in character to answer questions from the audience.演员们以戏中角色的身分回答观众的问题。
    • colourful/​interesting characters多彩/有趣的角色
    • The film jumps between characters and plots and yet fails to properly develop any of them.这部电影在人物和情节之间跳跃，却没有恰当地发展其中的任何一个。
    • The book mixes fictional characters with real people.这本书把虚构的人物和真实的人混合在一起。
    • the central/​lead character in the story故事中的中心人物/主角
    • He played the title character in the film Dr. No.他在电影《博士》中扮演主角。号码。
    • The play has strong female characters.这部戏有很强的女性角色。
    • Who was your favorite character in the play?剧中你最喜欢的角色是谁？
    • The film portrays all the characters as complex human beings.这部电影把所有的人物都描绘成复杂的人。
    • She creates characters the audience can sympathize with.她塑造了观众能同情的角色。
    • The show has a familiar cast of characters.这个节目有一群熟悉的角色。
    • Among the exhibition's highlights are character studies of the artist's friends and colleagues.展览的亮点包括这位艺术家的朋友和同事的性格研究。
    • The story line and character development are both strong.故事线和人物发展都很强。
    Topics Film and theatrea2, Literature and writinga2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • central
    • chief
    • lead
    • …
    verb + character
    • play
    • portray
    • inhabit
    • …
    character + noun
    • development
    preposition
    • in character
    See full entry
  2. character actor/part/role, etc. a particular type of person in a play, film or TV show（书籍、戏剧或电影中的）人物，角色
    • He has developed a skill set from his character work in film,TV and stage.他从电影、电视和舞台上的角色作品中发展出一套技能。
    3.

    qualities/features品质；特点

  3.  
     [countable, usually singular] all the qualities and features that make a person different from others（人、集体的）品质，性格；（地方的）特点，特性
    • to have a strong/weak character个性强／不强
    • character traits性格特征
    • character defects性格缺陷
    • The book gives a fascinating insight into Mrs Obama's character.这部书对奥巴马夫人的性格作了生动的剖析。
    • Generosity is part of the American character.慷慨是美国人性格的一部分。
    see also acquired characteristic
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    • His scruffy appearance does not reflect his character.他邋遢的外表并不反映他的性格。
    • She revealed her true character when anyone disagreed with her.如果有人与她的意见相左，她的本性便暴露无遗。
    • She's undergone a complete character change since her promotion.自从升职以后她的性格就彻底改变了。
    • It's not in his character to be so secretive.他的性格中没有这么神秘的一面。
    • She, too, was a determined character and was not going to give up that easily.她也是一个意志坚定的人，不会轻易放弃。
    • a tough/​determined/​shrewd character严厉／果敢／精明的人
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • excellent
    • exemplary
    • good
    • …
    verb + character
    • be
    • have
    • form
    • …
    character + noun
    • trait
    • defect
    • flaw
    • …
    preposition
    • in somebody’s character
    • out of character
    See full entry
  4.  
     [uncountable] (approving) strong personal qualities such as the ability to deal with difficult or dangerous situations勇气；毅力
    • Everyone admires her strength of character and determination.每一个人都钦佩她坚强的性格和决心。
    • He showed great character returning to the sport after his accident.他在出了事故后仍能重返体坛表现出他顽强的毅力。
    • Adventure camps are considered to be character-building (= meant to improve somebody's strong qualities).冒险野营生活被认为能磨炼意志。
    Extra Examples
    • The team showed great character in coming back to win.该队反败为胜，显示了顽强的毅力。
    • He is a man of good character and integrity.他是一个品格高尚、正直的人。
    • a woman of impeccable moral character品德无可挑剔的女子
    Topics Personal qualitiesb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • great
    verb + character
    • show
    • build
    phrases
    • strength of character
    See full entry
  5.  
     [countable, usually singular, uncountable] the way that something is; a particular quality or feature that a thing, an event or a place has（事物、事件或地方的）特点，特征，特色 synonym nature
    • The character of the neighbourhood hasn't changed at all.这片街区的风貌依旧。
    • I love the delicate character of the light in the evening.我喜欢夜间柔和的灯火。
    • The police pointed out the illegal character of the protest action.警方指出了抗议行动的非法性。
    • in character buildings that are very simple in character 造型很简洁的建筑物
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    • As you move north, the landscape takes on a different character.向北走，沿路景色迥异。
    • Each house in the street has its own distinctive character.街上的每幢房屋都有自己的独特风格。
    • Food in Italy has a distinct regional character.意大利食品有独特的地方风味。
    • It's the basil that gives the sauce its essential character.正是罗勒香草使这调味料有了其最根本的风味。
    • The development detracts from the rural character of the area.这项发展有损该地区的乡村特色。
    • The houses are Mediterranean in character.这些房子都属地中海风格。
    • The renovated buildings retain their traditional character.修复的建筑物保留了其传统特征。
    • The town centre has lost much of its original character.市中心已失去了大部份原有的风格。
    • factors that form the character of a nation形成民族特性的因素
    • the features that make up the national character构成民族性的特征
    • the public character of material published on the internet因特网上发表的材料的公共性
    • Most of the buildings are very simple in character.大多数建筑都很简单。
    • Your handwriting has a character of its own.你写的字别具一格。
    • offences of a serious character严重的犯法行为
    • Prague's unique character is reflected in its abundant architectural heritage.布拉格的独特之处体现在其丰富的建筑遗产中。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • distinctive
    • individual
    • unique
    • …
    verb + character
    • have
    • assume
    • take on
    • …
    preposition
    • in character
    See full entry
  6.  
     [uncountable] (usually approving) the interesting or unusual quality that a place or a person has（地方或人的）与众不同之处，特色
    • The modern hotels here have no real character.此处的现代化旅馆毫无特色可言。
    • a face with a lot of character与众不同的面孔
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    • the individual touches that give character to a house使这个房子具有特色的独特情调
    • His face has character—I'll say that for it.说句公道话 － 他的脸长得很有特点。
    • buildings of considerable character风格独特的建筑
    • The restaurant is cheap and full of character.这家餐馆价格不高而且很有特色。
    • I was looking for an old house with character.我在找一栋有特色的老房子。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • considerable
    • great
    verb + character
    • have
    • add
    • give something
    • …
    preposition
    • of character
    phrases
    • full of character
    • have a character (all) of its own
    See full entry
    7.

    strange/interesting person古怪的／有趣的人

  7. [countable] (informal) (used with an adjective与形容词连用) a person, particularly an unpleasant or strange one（令人讨厌的或古怪的）人
    • There were some really strange characters hanging around the bar.有些不三不四的人在酒吧周围游荡。
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    • Who's that suspicious character hanging around outside?在外面游荡的那个可疑的人是谁？
    • He reported several undesirable characters lurking around the estate.他报告说有几个不受欢迎的人潜伏在庄园里。
    • a/​an unsavoury/​undesirable/​shady character令人讨厌的/不受欢迎的/可疑的人物
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • excellent
    • exemplary
    • good
    • …
    verb + character
    • be
    • have
    • form
    • …
    character + noun
    • trait
    • defect
    • flaw
    • …
    preposition
    • in somebody’s character
    • out of character
    See full entry
  8. [countable] (informal) an interesting or unusual person（有趣的或不同寻常的）人
    • She's a character!她真是个有趣的人！
    Extra Examples
    • The bar was full of interesting local characters.酒吧里挤满了很有趣的当地人。
    • You must have come across some real characters, working in the circus.你在马戏团工作，一定碰到过一些很特别的人物吧。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • excellent
    • exemplary
    • good
    • …
    verb + character
    • be
    • have
    • form
    • …
    character + noun
    • trait
    • defect
    • flaw
    • …
    preposition
    • in somebody’s character
    • out of character
    See full entry
    9.

    reputation名誉

  9. [countable, uncountable] (formal) the opinion that people have of you, particularly of whether you can be trusted or relied on名誉；声望；名气
    • She was a victim of character assassination (= an unfair attack on the good opinion people had of her).她是诽谤行为的受害者。
    • a slur/attack on his character对他名誉的诋毁／攻击
    • My teacher agreed to be a character witness for me in court.我的老师同意出庭做我的品德信誉见证人。
    • a character reference (= a letter that a person who knows you well writes to an employer to tell them about your good qualities)品德证明书
    Extra Examples
    • Applicants had to obtain character references before being considered for the work.申请者必须有品行推荐信才予以考虑聘用。
    • He had been discharged without a stain on his character.他已获释，清誉无损。
    • He was prepared to sue for defamation of character.他准备起诉诽谤人格。
    • The defence lawyer attempted a character assassination of the witness.被告律师企图对证人进行人格诋毁。
    10.

    symbol/letter符号；字母

  10. [countable] a letter, sign, mark or symbol used in writing, in printing or on computers（书写、印刷或计算机上的）文字，字母，符号
    • These are the Chinese characters meaning ‘wind’ and ‘water’.这些汉字的意思是wind（风）和water（水）。
    • This size of type produces a line 30 characters long.用这种字号，一行可长达30个字符。
    • optical character recognition光符识别
    • The URL contained non-standard characters like question marks.URL 地址包含问号等非标准字符。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • Chinese
    • etc.
    • ASCII
    • …
    … of characters
    • set
    • string
    verb + character
    • insert
    • delete
    character + noun
    • set
    • string
    See full entry
    11. Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French caractere, via Latin from Greek kharaktēr ‘a stamping tool’. From the early sense ‘distinctive mark’ arose ‘token, feature, or trait’ (early 16th cent.), and from this ‘a description, especially of a person's qualities’, giving rise to ‘distinguishing qualities’.
Idioms
in character | out of character
  1. typical/not typical of a person’s character符合（或不符合）某人的性格
    • Her behaviour last night was completely out of character.她昨晚的举止与她的性格截然不符。
    • The lawyer argued that his client's violent behaviour was out of character.律师争辩说当事人的暴力行为与他的性格完全不符。
in character (with something)
  1. in the same style as something（与…）风格相同
    • The new wing of the museum was not really in character with the rest of the building.博物馆新建的配楼与大楼其他部分的风格有些不一样。

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