2018-10-20 characterize

Definition

[vt] to be typical of a person, place, or thing

adj. characteristic

Synonym

mark

Collocation

Y characterize(s) X / X is characterized by Y.

Sentence

1. Phenomenal English is characterized by its emphasis on using English.

2. Plain and concise characterizes/marks William Zinsser's writing.

3. Speed and high shot accuracy characterize/mark the French footballer Kylian Mbappe.

4. Traffic congestion characterizes/marks urban expansion worldwide.

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

Practice

1. 三里屯以大量的潮牌和西餐厅著称。

Sanlitun Avenue is characterized by plenties of fashion shops and western food restaurants.

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

2. 暴力行为已成为这次竞选活动的一大特点。

This election is characterized/marked by violence.

This election campaign has been characterized by violence.

3. 这间卧室的特点是用色大胆。

Bold colors characterize/mark this bedroom.

A bold use of colors characterizes/marks the bedroom.

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