character

character /ˈkæriktə/ n. 1.［u］特性，特征: What is the character of the chemical? 这一化学物质有什么特性? The character of the Siberian plains is very different from that of South China. 西伯利亚平原的特征跟华南的不一样。2.［u］(人的)性格，品质: Her character is very good; I’ve known her for years. 她的性格很好，我认识她已经多年了。in character 性质上；以角色的身分：The houses are Mediterranean in character. 这些房子都属地中海风格。The actors remained in character to answer questions from the audience. 演员们以戏中角色的身分回答观众的问题。in one’s character 于某人的个性: It’s not in his character to be (= he is not usually) jealous.妒嫉不是他的个性。out of character非常规行为：It would be very out of character (= not typical) of her to lie. 说她说谎那就完全超出常规了。3.［c］(小说、戏剧等)角色，人物: Hamlet and Othello are two of Shakespeare’s greatest characters. 哈姆雷特和奥赛罗是莎士比亚戏剧中两个最著名的角色。 4.［c］(书写或印刷)符号，(汉)字：Chinese characters汉字

［辨析］与temperament⁶, disposition⁶, personality 和nature辨见temperament⁶