"characteristics" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 特征
• 特点

Definition

使某人、某物或某群体与众不同的特质或特征。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于复数，既可指人、动物，也可指物品、抽象事物。常用搭配：‘主要特征’、‘外貌特征’。与‘traits’（多指个性品质）区分。语气较正式、中性。

Examples

Cats and dogs have different characteristics.

猫和狗有不同的**特征**。

Honesty and kindness are important characteristics.

诚实和善良是很重要的**特征**。

The main characteristics of this phone are its speed and camera.

这部手机的主要**特点**是速度和相机。

Everyone at the office learns to work with each other's unique characteristics.

办公室里的每个人都学会适应彼此的独特**特征**。

The weather in this region has some strange characteristics.

这个地区的天气有一些奇怪的**特点**。

Patience is one of her best characteristics, especially when things get difficult.

耐心是她最好的**特质**之一，尤其在事情变得困难时。