单词 | characters |
释义 | character1 of 3noun char·ac·ter ˈker-ik-tər ˈka-rik- 1 a : one of the attributes (see attribute entry 1 sense 1) or features that make up and distinguish an individual This is a side of her character that few people have seen. b(1) : a feature used to separate distinguishable things into categories also : a group or kind so separated advertising of a very primitive character (2) : the aggregate of distinctive qualities characteristic of a breed, strain, or type a wine of great character (3) : the detectable expression of the action of a gene or group of genes c : the complex of mental and ethical traits marking and often individualizing a person, group, or nation the character of the American people d : main or essential nature especially as strongly marked and serving to distinguish excess sewage gradually changed the character of the lake 2 a : one of the persons of a drama or novel b : the personality or part which an actor recreates an actress who can create a character convincingly c : characterization especially in drama or fiction a novelist good in both character and setting d : person, individual a suspicious character e : a person marked by notable or conspicuous traits quite a character 3 : moral excellence and firmness a man of sound character 4 a : a graphic symbol (such as a hieroglyph or alphabet letter) used in writing or printing b : a symbol (such as a letter or number) that represents information mathematical characters also : a representation of such a symbol that may be accepted by a computer c : a magical or astrological emblem d : alphabet e(1) : writing, printing (2) : style of writing or printing You know the character to be your brother's? Shakespeare (3) : cipher f : a conventionalized graphic device placed on an object as an indication of ownership, origin, or relationship 5 : reputation the scandal has damaged his character and image 6 : position, capacity his character as a town official 7 : reference sense 4b 8 : a short literary sketch of the qualities of a social type characterless ˈker-ik-tər-ləs adjective ˈka-rik- character 2 of 3adjective1 : capable of portraying an unusual or eccentric personality often markedly different from the player a character actor 2 : requiring or involving the portrayal of an unusual or eccentric personality a character role character 3 of 3verb charactered; charactering; characters transitive verb 1 a : characterize b archaic : represent, portray 2 archaic : engrave, inscribe characters 1 of 2 noun1 as in symbols a written or printed mark that is meant to convey information to the reader the pictorial characters of the ancient Egyptians had long been a mystery Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
2 as in eccentrics a person of odd or whimsical habits the junk dealer is certainly a character, but he's as honest as they come Synonyms & Similar Words
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3 as in reputations overall quality as seen or judged by people in general the general character of the business appears to be good Synonyms & Similar Words
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4 as in characteristics something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind one of the distinguishing characters of mammals Synonyms & Similar Words
5 as in identities the set of qualities that make a person different from other people she regards each of her children as having a distinctive character that should be valued for what it is Synonyms & Similar Words
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6 as in personalities the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others the basic character of the work requires that an employee be able to work quietly and independently Synonyms & Similar Words
7 as in people a member of the human race you wouldn't believe what kind of characters hang around the bus station Synonyms & Similar Words
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characters 2 of 2verbas in characterizes to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group formerly charactered as "the dark ages," that period of history may not have been quite so benighted as once thought Synonyms & Similar Words
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