/ˈkærəktə(r) ||; ˈkærɪktɚ/noun
1 [C] [usu.sing] [U] the qualities that make sb/sth different from other people or things; the nature of sb/sth 个性;特质:
Although they are twins, their characters are quite different. 虽然他们俩是孪生的,性格可不一样。
These two songs are very different in character. 这两首歌的性质是很不同的。
2 [U] strong personal qualities 内涵;品格:
The match developed into a test of character rather than just physical strength. 这场比赛不单是体力上的角逐,而且也是毅力方面的比试。
3 [U] qualities that make sb/sth interesting 特色;特性:
Modern houses often seem to lack character. 现代房屋看来往往缺乏独特风格。
4 [U] the good opinion that people have of you 名誉;名声:
The article was a vicious attack on the President's character. 这篇文章是对总统名望的恶毒攻击。
5 [C] (informal 非正式) an interesting, amusing, strange or unpleasant person 奇人;妙人;怪人:
Neil's quite a character -- he's always making us laugh. 尼尔这人可绝了─他老是惹我们发笑。
I saw a suspicious-looking character outside the bank, so I called the police. 我在银行外面看见一个形迹可疑的人,于是我叫了警察。
6 [C] a person in a book, story, etc (书、故事等中的)人物,角色:
The main character in the film is a boy who meets an alien. 这部电影的主人公是个碰见外星人的男孩。
7 [C] a letter or sign that you use when you are writing or printing 书写符号;字:
Chinese characters 汉字
in/out of character typical/not typical of sb/sth 符合或不符合…的个性、特质:
Emma's rude reply was completely out of character. 埃玛回答得很粗鲁,这完全不符合她的个性。