每日一词 characterize

characterize

1. 释义：以…为特征，以…为典型:

2.例句：

“X具有Y特征”在英文中可以表达为“Y characterize(s) X”或者“X is characterized by Y”。这里的“characterize”也可以用“mark”完美同义替换。

城市发展的一大特征是交通拥堵，就可以说：

Traffic congestion characterizes/marks urban expansion worldwide.

这个句子之前也有词可以表达：

Many international cities, such as Beijing, Los Angeles and New Delhi, have been crippled by traffic congestion.

《经济学人》特别看重分析质量和写作质量。

The Economist is characterized/marked by its insightful analysis and high-quality prose.

3.造句：

三里屯以大量的潮牌和西餐厅著称。

Sanlitun is characterized/marked by numerous fashion brands and Western food restaurants.

在过去，习惯往往被看作是守旧和负面的。

In the past, habit was characterized by being negative and mechanical.

他写的文章观点深刻，批判性强。

Insightful comments and sharp criticism characterize his articles.