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traits

UK //treɪts//US //treɪts//

词源

源自法语 'trait'(特征),最初来自拉丁语 'tractus'(线条/特征),与动词 'trahere'(拉/拖)相关。

noun

❶ 指一个人或事物的显著特征或品质,通常是可观察的行为模式或性格特点。

“Her kindness is one of her most admirable traits.”

(她的善良是她最令人钦佩的特质之一。)

“Creativity and curiosity are common traits among scientists.”

(创造力和好奇心是科学家常见的特征。)

同义词:characteristics, features, qualities

常见短语

personality traits — 描述一个人典型行为模式的持久心理特征,如外向或尽责。

“The test measures five major personality traits.”

(该测试衡量五种主要人格特质。)

inherited traits — 通过基因从父母传递给后代的生物特征,如眼睛颜色或身高。

“His musical talent seems to be an inherited trait.”

(他的音乐才能似乎是遗传特质。)