fea·ture1 /ˈfiːtʃə $ -ər/ ●●● S2 W1 AWL noun [countableC]1 PARTa part of something that you notice because it seems important, interesting, or typical 特點,特征,特色Air bags are a standard feature in most new cars. 氣囊是大多數新車的標準配置。
feature ofAn important feature of Van Gogh’s paintings is their bright colours. 凡•高畫作的一個重要特點是色彩鮮亮。
Striped tails are a common feature of many animals. 尾巴上有條紋是許多動物的共同特征。
The hotel’s only redeeming features (=things that make it acceptable) were that it was cheap and near the city centre. 這家旅館僅有的可取之處就是價格低廉並且靠近市中心。
main/important/significant etc featureThe most distinctive feature of the dinosaurs was their size. 恐龍最明顯的特點就是它們的巨大體型。
One of the distinguishing features (=features that are different from other things of the same sort) of modern banking is its dependence on computers. 現代銀行業的顯著特征之一就是依賴電腦。
2 TCNa piece of writing about a subject in a newspaper or a magazine, or a special report on television or on the radio 〔報紙或雜志的〕特寫;〔電視或廣播的〕專題節目feature ona feature on holidaying with your dog 一檔帶上狗去度假的專題節目
3 [usually plural]PART a part of someone’s face, such as their eyes, nose etc 面貌的一部分〔如眼、鼻等〕;面貌 (特征);五官He had fine delicate features. 他眉清目秀。
Her eyes were her best feature. 她的五官中眼睛長得最好。
4 a part of the land, especially a part that you can see 地貌;地形地物Hedges are an important feature of the landscape in Britain. 樹籬是英國一大景觀特征。
5 AMFa film being shown at a cinema 影片,故事片,正片There were a couple of short cartoons before the main feature. 正片放映前有一些卡通短片。
double feature (=when two films are shown together) 雙片連映
n COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + featurea common featurePine trees are a common feature of the Swedish landscape.
a striking feature (=an unusual or interesting feature)Her long blonde hair is her most striking feature.
a distinguishing feature (=one that makes something different from others of the same type)A long beak is one of the bird’s distinguishing features.
a unique feature (=a feature which only one thing has)A unique feature of this guitar is its shape.
an unusual featureThe church’s most unusual feature is this window.
a standard feature (=a normal or usual feature)Airbags are now a standard feature on most cars.
a regular feature (=one that happens often or a lot)Delays and cancellations are a regular feature of air travel.
a recurring feature (=one that happens again and again)Humour is a recurring feature of her novels.
an important featureThe final-year project is an important feature of all undergraduate courses.
a significant feature (=one that has an important effect)Bad weather was a significant feature in the accident.
a central feature (=an important feature)Cultural diversity is a central feature of modern British society.
a key feature (=a very important or necessary feature)Private ownership is a key feature of capitalism.
the main featureThe main feature of the square is the Gothic cathedral.
an attractive featureThe house had many attractive features, notably the large garden.
a design feature (=a detail of the way something has been designed)The building incorporates many interesting design features.
a safety featureThe car has more safety features than its rivals in the same price range.
a redeeming feature (=one that makes something acceptable)The hotel’s only redeeming feature was its view of the bay