characterize ： to be typical of a person, place, or thing 用于
“characteristic” 名词/形容词：“特征”/“典型的”
characterize 用于描述一个事物有某些特点
characterize=mark X具有Y特征：Y characterize(s) X 或者 X is characterized by Y 。
例句：
1.Phenomenal English is characterized by its emphasis on using English.
2.Plain and concise language characterizes/marks William Zinsser's writing.
William Zinsser 的文字朴实、简洁
3.Speed and high shot accuracy characterize/mark the French footballer（ soccer player） Kylian Mbappé.
法国足球运动员姆巴佩的特点是速度快、射门精准
4.Traffic congestion characterizes/marks urban expansion worldwide.
就全球来看，城市发展的一大特征是交通拥堵。
5. The Economistis characterized/marked by its insightful analysis and high-quality prose.
《经济学人》特别看重分析质量和写作质量
On only two scores can The Economist hope to outdo its rivals consistently. One is the quality of its analysis; the other is the quality of its writing.（选自《经济学人》的风格指南The Economist Style Guide 序言）
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作业
1）翻译：三里屯以大量的潮牌和西餐厅著称。
Sanlitun is characterized by numerous fashion brands and Western food restaurants.
2）场景：头发少、黑眼圈、格子衫、双肩背包，是码农的标配。
Programmers are characterized by less hair, dark circles, checked shirts and backpacks .
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