
feature
词源
源自中古英语 feture,来自古法语 faiture,最终源自拉丁语 factura(制作、构造)。
noun
❶ 指某物的显著特点或特色,通常用于描述产品、地方或人的独特之处。
“The new smartphone has many advanced features.”
(这款新智能手机有许多先进的功能。)
“One of the main features of this city is its beautiful parks.”
(这座城市的主要特色之一是其美丽的公园。)
❶ 指电影、杂志或节目中的主要部分或特别内容。
“The magazine has a special feature on healthy eating.”
(这本杂志有一篇关于健康饮食的特别报道。)
“Tonight's TV schedule includes a feature film at 8 PM.”
(今晚的电视节目表包括一部晚上8点的故事片。)
verb
❶ 以...为特色,突出展示某物或某人。
“The exhibition features works by young artists.”
(这次展览展出了年轻艺术家的作品。)
“The menu features dishes from different countries.”
(菜单上有来自不同国家的菜肴。)
常见短语
feature film — 指通常在电影院放映的长篇电影,区别于短片或纪录片。
“The director's first feature film was a huge success.”
(这位导演的第一部长篇电影取得了巨大成功。)
standout feature — 指某物最突出或最引人注目的特点。
“The car's standout feature is its fuel efficiency.”
(这款车最突出的特点是它的燃油效率。)