1important part of sth特徵ADJECTIVE | VERB + FEATURE | FEATURE + VERBADJECTIVE➤basic, central, critical, crucial, essential, fundamental, important, key, main, major, principal, significant基本的/最重要的/決定性的/至關重要的/本質的/根本性的/重要的/關鍵的/重大的/主要的/最主要的/意義重大的特徵▸➤conspicuous, distinct, distinctive, distinguishing, dominant, notable, noteworthy, noticeable, predominant, prominent顯著的/與眾不同的/明顯的/區別性的/突出的/看得出來的/值得注意的/顯而易見的/最為突出的/惹人注目的特徵◇a distinctive feature of his poems他詩作的一個顯著特徵➤outstanding, remarkable, striking引人注目的/不尋常的/顯著的特徵▸➤appealing, attractive, endearing, eye-catching, nice引人注目的/吸引人的/惹人喜愛的/搶眼的/令人愉快的特徵▸➤interesting, peculiar, special, specific, unusual有趣的/特別的/特殊的/具體的/不尋常的特徵▸➤salient顯而易見的特色◇He took me around our new offices, pointing out all the salient features.他帶我去參觀我們的新辦公室,並一一指出其顯著特色。➤handy, useful合手的/有用的特點➤cool, neat, nifty (allinformal) 很酷的/絕妙的/時髦的特徵▸➤characteristic, classic, defining, identifying, particular, typical特有的/經典的/界定性的/區別性的/特殊的/典型的特性▸➤unique獨特的特性▸➤common, shared共同的/共有的特徵◇the common feature in all these cases所有這些案例共同的特徵➤permanent, regular永久的特徵;固定特徵◇These walks became a regular feature of his day.這幾段步行成為他每天固定的活動。➤recurring重複出現的特徵◇Self-deprecation is a recurring feature as Stevenson talks.史蒂文森說話時經常自我貶低。➤redeeming可取之處◇The one redeeming feature of the plan was its low cost.這個計劃的一個可取之處就是成本低。➤desirable, favourite/favorite稱心的/最令人喜歡的特點▸➤original原有的特徵◇The house retains most of its original features.這幢房子保留了大部份原貌。➤built-in內在特徵➤standard標準特徵▸➤added, additional, extra增加的/額外的/附加的特徵➤optional可選擇的特徵➤advanced, enhanced, innovative, new, novel先進的/經強化了的/創新的/新的/新穎的特點◇some of the more advanced features of the software該軟件的一些更為先進的特徵➤architectural, constructional, design, physical, structural建築上的/構造的/設計上的/外形的/結構方面的特徵➤geographical, geological, landscape, topographical地理/地質/地貌/地形特徵➤stylistic風格特徵▸➤energy-saving, safety, security節能設施;安全設施◇a car with new built-in safety features裝有新型內置安全設施的小汽車➤interactive互動特徵◇The site brims with interactive features.現場的互動氣氛很濃厚。VERB + FEATURE➤brim with, have, include, incorporate洋溢着/具有/包括/包含特徵◇The site had a number of interesting features.這個地方有許多有趣的特徵。➤retain保留特徵➤add增加特性◇We're adding new features and functionality every month.我們每個月都增加新的特性和功能。➤offer提供特徵◇The network offers interactive features.該網絡有互動功能。➤share共同擁有特徵◇Their life histories shared many common features.他們的人生經歷有許多共同的特徵。➤lack缺乏特徵▸➤point out指出特點FEATURE + VERB➤distinguish sth特徵區分⋯◇the essential feature that distinguishes anorexia nervosa from other eating disorders區分神經性厭食與其他進食障礙的基本症狀➤characterize sth⋯具有特徵◇A feature that characterizes all anteaters is a slow metabolic rate.所有食蟻獸共有的一個特徵是新陳代謝速度極慢。➤include sth特色包括⋯◇Special features include passenger airbags.特殊配置包括乘客安全氣囊。➤allow sth, enable sth特徵容許⋯/使⋯能⋯◇A touch-screen feature allows visitors to call up relevant information.觸摸屏特色設計使參觀者可以調取相關信息。feature
noun²
2featuressb's face面貌ADJECTIVE | VERB + FEATURES | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤attractive, beautiful, handsome, nice有吸引力的/漂亮的/英俊的/可愛的面孔▸➤delicate, fine, soft精緻的五官;清秀的面容;柔和的面容◇a slim figure with delicate features五官精緻,身材苗條➤pale蒼白的面孔➤neat勻稱的五官◇a woman with small, neat features一位五官嬌小、勻稱的婦女➤striking動人的相貌◇her striking, dark-eyed features她明眸皓齒的動人美貌➤rugged剛毅的面孔◇I admired his rugged features.我喜歡他那剛毅的相貌。➤angular, chiselled/chiseled稜角分明的/輪廓鮮明的臉▸➤sharp輪廓鮮明的臉◇He had sharp features, with high cheekbones.他的臉輪廓鮮明,顴骨很高。➤aquiline, hawk-like長着鷹鈎鼻的臉➤boyish(女孩顯得)男孩氣的臉➤masculine男子漢的臉▸➤facial面部容貌➤physical外形容貌◇He has the right physical features for the role.他的外形容貌與角色很相稱。VERB + FEATURES➤have有⋯的容貌◇She has very delicate features.她的五官長得很秀氣。➤contort使相貌走樣➤soften使面孔變溫柔PREPOSITION➤with feature⋯的容貌◇a young woman with fine features眉清目秀的年輕女子feature
noun³
3newspaper article/television item報紙報道;電視專題節目ADJECTIVE | VERB + FEATURE | FEATURE + NOUN | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤big, major, special大特寫;重要特寫;專稿▸➤regular定期特寫◇The magazine runs a regular feature on ethnic cooking.這本雜誌定期刊登民族烹飪方面的特稿。➤daily, monthly, weekly每日的/每月的/每週的特寫▸➤in-depth深度專題報道VERB + FEATURE➤do, have, publish, run, write作專題報道;進行專題報道;刊登特寫;登載特稿;寫專稿◇Next month they will publish a special feature on computer books.下個月他們將登出一篇有關電腦書籍的專題文章。FEATURE + NOUN➤writer專題撰稿人➤features editor特寫編輯➤features section特寫欄➤story特寫PREPOSITION➤feature on關於⋯的專題報道◇an in-depth feature on the Italian fashion scene關於意大利時裝界的深度報道feature
verb¹
1include sth as an important part作為特色ADVERB | PHRASESADVERB➤regularly常以⋯為特色◇Women's magazines regularly feature diets and exercise regimes.女性雜誌常以飲食養生與運動養生為特色。➤rarely很少以⋯為特色➤frequently, often頻頻/經常以⋯為特色➤typically通常以⋯為特色◇His movies typically featured torrid romances.他的影片通常以火熱的浪漫史為特色。PHRASES➤be featured in sth, be featured on sth成為⋯的主題報道◇His work is featured in a special documentary tonight.他的工作會在今晚的一個專題紀錄片中報道。◇The school has been featured on television.這所學校在電視上報道過。feature
verb²
2have a part in sth佔有地位ADVERB | PREPOSITIONADVERB➤heavily, highly, largely, prominently, strongly濃墨重彩地突出;佔有重要地位;非常強調;(被)賦予主要地位;起重大作用◇Reading over his past speeches, you'll see that housing, public health and education feature strongly.看看他過去的演說詞,你會發現住房、公共衞生和教育佔有重要地位。PREPOSITION➤in在⋯起主要作用◇Garlic features prominently in her recipes.大蒜在她的食譜中佔有重要地位。
feature noun ⇨feature (an interesting feature of the city)⇨article (a magazine feature)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] (formalortechnical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] (ratherformal) 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。feature
verb
feature ♦︎ star ♦︎ figure ♦︎ appearThese words all mean to have an important part in sth, or to include sb/sth as an important part.这些词均表示起重要作用、是重要组成部分。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to feature / star / figure / appear in sth◆to feature / star / figure / appear as sb / sth◆a film / movie features / stars sb◆to feature / star / appear in a film / movie◆to feature / figure / appear prominently in sth■feature [transitive, intransitive] to include a particular person or thing as a special part; to have an important part in sth以⋯为特色;由⋯主演;起重要作用◆The film features Anne Hathaway as Jane Austen.这部电影由安妮•海瑟薇饰演简•奥斯丁。◆The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm.最新车型的特色是合金车轮和电子报警器。◆Many of the hotels featured in the brochure offer special deals for weekend breaks.小册子列举的多家旅馆都有周末假日特别优惠。◆Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes.橄榄油和大蒜在他的食谱中是相当重要的材料。■star(-rr-) [intransitive, transitive, no passive] to have one of the main parts in a film, play or show; (of a film, play or show) to have a particular person in one of the main parts主演;担任主角;(电影、戏剧或演出)由⋯担任主角◆She starred opposite Johnny Depp in 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.她和约翰尼•德普在《加勒比海盗》中联袂出演男女主角。◆No one has yet been chosen for the starring role(= the main part).主演者还没选定。◆The movie stars Aishwarya Rai.这部电影由艾西瓦娅•雷主演。 see also star ⇨ starnoun2■figure [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to be part of a process or situation, especially an important part是重要部分;是⋯的部分◆The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks.和平协议的问题很可能是谈判的突出重点。◆It did not figure high on her list of priorities.这没有列入她优先考虑的事项。◆Do I still figure in your plans?你的计划中还包括我吗?■appear [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to take part in a film, play or show; to be written or mentioned somewhere演出;被记载;被提及◆He has appeared in over 60 movies.他参演了60多部电影。◆She regularly appears on TV.她经常在电视上露面。◆Your name will appear at the front of the book.你的名字将出现在书的前页。