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characteristic adj.
⇨ typicalcharacteristic noun
⇨ feature typical adjective typical ♦︎ characteristic ♦︎ symbolic ♦︎ representative ♦︎ classic ♦︎ archetypal ♦︎ stereotypical ♦︎ quintessentialThese words all describe things that have the usual qualities or features of a particular type of person, thing or group. 这些词均表示典型的、有代表性的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆typical / characteristic / symbolic / representative of sth◆a typical / a characteristic / a representative / a classic / an archetypal example of sth◆a typical / a characteristic / a symbolic / a representative / an archetypal figure◆a typical / characteristic / symbolic gesture◆typical / characteristic / stereotypical behaviour◆very typical / characteristic / symbolic / representative / stereotypical◆highly typical / characteristic / symbolic◆fairly typical / characteristic / representative / stereotypical■ typical having the usual qualities or features of a particular type of person, thing or group 典型的；有代表性的◆It's a typical Italian café.这是典型的意大利式小餐馆。◆This meal is typical of local cookery.这是有当地风味的饭菜。◆The weather at the moment is not typical for July.现在的天气并不是7月份常有的。ⓘ You can also use typical to talk about a person who behaves in the way that you expect, because you know their character so well. This use often shows disapproval. * typical亦可用于熟知对方秉性的情况，指某人的行事方式是恰如所料的。这种用法常含贬义◆It was typical of her to forget.她经常忘事。◆He spoke with typical enthusiasm.他带着惯有的热忱讲话。◆ (informal, spoken, disapproving) She's late again－typical!她又迟到了－那是她一贯的作风！ OPP atypical ⇨ unusual ▸ typically adverb ◆They treated us to some typically American hospitality.他们以美国人特有的殷勤好客招待我们。◆Typically, she couldn't find her keys.她果然又找不到自己的钥匙了。■ characteristic (rather formal) very typical of sth, or of sb's character or behaviour 典型的；独特的；特有的◆With characteristic modesty she insisted on sharing the credit with the whole team.她一贯谦虚，认为功劳是整个团队的，而不应归功于她一人。◆They suffer from many of the environmental problems that are characteristic of inner-city areas.他们遭受着许多内城区典型的环境问题。 OPP uncharacteristic ⓘ Uncharacteristic describes sth that is not typical of sb/sth or the way sb usually behaves. * uncharacteristic指非典型的、一反常态的◆The remark was quite uncharacteristic of her.这话很不像是她说的。 ▸ characteristically adverb ◆Characteristically, Helen paid for everyone.海伦按照她惯常的做法，为每个人付了费。NOTE 辨析 Typical or characteristic?When it is used to mean that sb behaves as you would expect, typical often shows disapproval (although it can show approval), but characteristic usually shows approval. 描述某人不出意料的行事方式时，typical常含贬义（尽管也可作褒义），但characteristic通常含褒义◆It was typical of her to forget.她经常忘事。◆Such generosity was characteristic of Mike.迈克总是这样慷慨。 ■ symbolic / /sɪmˈbɒlɪk; NAmE sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/ containing symbols; being used as a symbol 使用象征的；作为象征的；象征性的◆The dove is symbolic of peace.鸽子是和平的象征。◆He shook his fist in a symbolic gesture of defiance.他做了一个象征性的挑战手势－挥了挥他的拳头。◆The new regulations are largely symbolic (= they will not have any real effect).新的规章制度基本上只是做做样子，没什么实际效用。▸ symbolically adverb ◆a symbolically significant gesture有象征意义的姿态■ representative (rather formal) typical of a particular group of people; containing or including examples of all the different types of people or things in a large group 典型的；有代表性的；能代表不同类别的◆The paper-thin models in magazines are not representative of most women.杂志上纸片般瘦削的模特儿并不是大多数女人的样子。◆We interviewed a representative sample of teachers.我们采访了一些教师代表。OPP unrepresentative ⓘ Sth that is unrepresentative of sb/sth is not typical of a group of people or things and therefore not useful as a source of information about them. * unrepresentative指不典型的、没有代表性的，因此不能反映群体的情况◆an unrepresentative sample缺乏代表性的样品 ■ classic very typical as an example of sth, with all the features you would expect to find 典型的；有代表性的；具备所有特征的◆It was a classic example of poor communication.这是沟通不良的典型实例。◆She displayed the classic symptoms of depression.她表现出抑郁症的典型症状。ⓘ Example is by far the most frequent collocate of classic in this meaning. 表达此义时，classic最常与example搭配。■ archetypal /ˌɑːkiˈtaɪpl; NAmE ˌɑːrkiˈtaɪpl/ [usually before noun] (rather formal, written) having all the important qualities and characteristics that make sb/sth a typical example of a particular kind of person or thing 典型的◆The Beatles were the archetypal pop group.披头士乐队是典型的流行音乐乐队。◆It was the archetypal British suburb, built in the 1930s.这是典型的英国郊区，建于20世纪30年代。■ stereotypical /ˌsteriəˈtɪpɪkl/ / (often disapproving) typical of the fixed idea or image that many people have of a particular type of person or thing, but which is often not true in reality 模式化观念所认为的，老一套的，有刻板印象的（常与事实相悖）◆She did not conform to his stereotypical image of feminine behaviour.她的行事作风不符合他印象中的女性形象。■ quintessential / /ˌkwɪntɪˈsenʃl/ / [only before noun] (formal) perfect as an example of sth 典型的；典范的◆He was the quintessential tough guy.他是典型的硬汉。▸ quintessentially adverb ◆a sense of humour that is quintessentially British典型的英国式幽默感 feature noun feature ♦︎ characteristic ♦︎ quality ♦︎ property ♦︎ attribute ♦︎ trait ♦︎ pointThese are all words for sth which is typical of sb/sth, especially making them different from others. 这些词均表示特征、特点、特性。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a / an essential / desirable / individual feature / characteristic / quality / property / attribute / trait◆a distinctive feature / characteristic / quality / attribute / trait◆a / an important / natural / special / useful feature / characteristic / quality / property / attribute◆a unique feature / characteristic / quality / property◆a common feature / characteristic / property / attribute / trait◆a positive / negative feature / characteristic / quality / attribute / trait◆a human / physical feature / characteristic / quality / attribute / trait◆a psychological / mental characteristic / quality / attribute / trait◆a biological feature / characteristic / property / trait◆to possess / display / share a feature / a characteristic / a quality / a property / an attribute / a trait / ...points◆to show a feature / a characteristic / a quality / an attribute / a trait / ...points◆to exhibit a feature / characteristic / quality / property / trait■ feature [countable] something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing 特色；特征；特点◆An interesting feature of the city is the old market.这座城市一个吸引人的特色是它古老的市场。◆Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme.团队合作是这项训练计划的重要特点。◆The one redeeming feature of the plan was its low cost to the council.此计划的一个可取之处是市议会承担的费用很低。◆The design has many new built-in safety features.这个设计包含许多新的内置安全装置。ⓘ A feature tends to be sth noticeable, and is usually sth desirable. * feature往往指引人注意的特点，通常是可取之处。■ characteristic [countable] a part of a person's character, appearance or behaviour; something typical of a place or thing （人的）品质，特征；特点◆The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society.需要交流是人类社会最重要的一个特征。◆His melodies have distinguishing characteristics which make them instantly identifiable.他的曲子特征鲜明，一听就能识别出来。◆Personal characteristics, such as age, sex and marital status are taken into account.个人特征，如年龄、性别和婚姻状况等，都要考虑进去。ⓘ A characteristic is usually sth that helps to make sb/sth clearly different from others. * characteristic通常指有助于使某人／某物明显区别于他者之处。■ quality [countable, uncountable] a part of a person's character, especially a good one such as the ability to do sth or a good way of behaving; a feature of a thing, especially one that is good and makes it different from sth else （尤指好的）人品，素质；（尤指事物好的）特性，特质◆personal qualities such as honesty and generosity诚实、宽容等个人品质◆It's hard to find people with the right qualities for the job.很难找到素质适合此工作的人选。◆He showed great energy and leadership qualities.他展现出充沛的活力和良好的领导素质。◆The ancient city of Assisi has a wonderful magical quality.阿西西古城有着奇妙的魔力。■ property [countable, usually plural] (formal or technical 术语) a feature of a substance or material, especially of its physical form or behaviour （尤指物质的物理形态或活动方式的）性质，特性◆Compare the physical and chemical properties of the two substances.比较一下这两种物质的物理和化学特性。◆The plant is thought to have medicinal properties.这种植物被认为具药用特性。■ attribute / /ˈætrɪbjuːt/ / [countable] (rather formal) a quality or feature of sb/sth, especially one that people think is good （尤指好的）属性，性质，特征◆Patience is an essential attribute for a teacher.耐心是教师极其重要的品质。◆The most basic attribute of all animals is consciousness.所有动物最基本的特征是有知觉。■ trait / /treɪt/ / [countable] a particular quality in a person's character that is noticeable and makes them behave in a particular way （个性的）特征，特点◆personality / character traits个性／性格特点◆Awareness of class is a typically British trait.阶层意识是英国人的典型特征。■ point [countable, usually plural] a particular quality or feature that sb/sth has 特点；特征；特性◆Tact is not one of her strong points.她不善于圆通处事。◆Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them.在苏格兰生活有诸多优点，但天气不好。◆One of the hotel's plus points is that it is very central.这家旅馆的一大优点是交通方便。ⓘ Points is often used when you are considering the good and bad qualities of sth. 考虑事物的优缺点时常用points。 |