characterize
/ˈkærəktəraɪz/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6453 in the learning path
是……的特征
Definitions
v. To be a typical or distinguishing feature of something.
是……的特征
v. To describe the main qualities of someone or something.
描述……的特点
Example
Bright colours and bold patterns characterize her handmade bags.
鲜艳的色彩和醒目的图案是她手工包的特色。
High housing costs and limited public space characterize many large cities, affecting residents' quality of life.
住房成本高、公共空间有限是许多大城市的特点，影响着居民的生活质量。
Collocations
- be characterized by
- characterize something as
Word family
- character (n.)
- characteristic (adj.)
- characterization (n.)
Synonyms
- distinguish
- describe
Usage tip
英式也拼characterise；被动式常接by。
FAQ
- What does characterize mean?
- To be a typical or distinguishing feature of something. To describe the main qualities of someone or something.
- How is characterize pronounced?
- UK /ˈkærəktəraɪz/, US /ˈkærəktəraɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
