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源自希腊语 'kharaktēr'(标记、特征),通过拉丁语 'character' 进入英语,加上后缀 '-ize' 和过去分词 '-ed' 形成动词形式。
❶ 描述或说明某人或某物的典型特征或性质,常用于指出其最显著的特点。
“The region is characterized by its dry climate and sparse vegetation.”
(该地区的特点是气候干燥,植被稀疏。)
“Her work is characterized by attention to detail and precision.”
(她的作品以注重细节和精确性为特点。)
be characterized by — 表示某事物具有某种特定的性质或特征,常用于描述事物的显著特点。
“The city is characterized by its vibrant nightlife and cultural diversity.”
(这座城市的特点是充满活力的夜生活和文化多样性。)