n.(名词)

1. 特写
2. 故事片，正片
3. 相貌，面貌， 容貌
4. 特色，特点，特征
5. 脸的一部分，五官
6. 专栏，特别报导
7. 特别吸引人的东西
8. 形状，外形
9. 好看的外表
10. 脸形，面目
11. 部件

v.(动词)

1. 起重要作用
2. 作为主要角色，作重要角色
3. 使有特色， 以…为特色，是…的特色
4. 使成为...的特征，描写...的特征
5. 以...作为号召物
6. 以...作为报纸杂志等的特写，以...作为重要文章，特载
7. 给予以显要地位
8. 【电影】使（演员）主演，由…主演
9. 想像
10. 面貌相...
11. 使突出

n.(名词)

1. [C]特征,特色 distinctive characteristic; aspect
2. [P]面貌,相貌 face viewed as a whole
3. [C]特写,专题节目 special or prominent article or program
4. [C](电影的)正片,故事片 full-length film as part of a cinema

v.(动词)

1. vt. 以…为特色 be a feature of; make sb/sth a feature
2. vt. & vi. 占重要位置 be a feature or attraction; include as a leading preformer
3. vt. 刊载 give prominence to

Noun:

1. a prominent attribute or aspect of something;

   "the map showed roads and other features"
   "generosity is one of his best characteristics"
   

2. the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin;

   "an expression of pleasure crossed his features"
   "his lineaments were very regular"
   

3. the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater;

   "the feature tonight is `Casablanca'"
   

4. a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine;

   "they ran a feature on retirement planning"
   

5. (linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind

6. an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles

Verb:

1. have as a feature;

   "This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France"
   

2. wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner;

   "she was sporting a new hat"
   

1.特征;特点;特色
Afeature of something is an interesting or important part or characteristic of it.

feature

e.g. Patriotic songs have long been afeature of Kuwaiti life...
爱国歌曲长期以来一直是科威特生活的一个特色。
e.g. The spacious gardens are a specialfeature of this property...
大花园是这处房产的特色。

2.面容;五官
Yourfeatures are your eyes, nose, mouth, and other parts of your face.

e.g. His features seemed to change...
他的容貌似乎有所改变。
e.g. Her features were strongly defined.
她的五官轮廓分明。

3.由…主演;以…为主要内容;重点介绍
When something such as a film or exhibitionfeatures a particular person or thing, they are an important part of it.

e.g. It's a great movie and it features a Spanish actor who is going to be a world star within a year...
这是一部精彩的影片，主演是一位西班牙演员，他不出一年就会成为国际巨星。
e.g. The hour-long programme will be updated each week andfeature highlights from recent games...
这个时长一小时的节目将每周更新，重点介绍最近比赛的精彩片断。

4.出演重头戏;担任主演;(在展览、杂志中)为重点推出的部分
If someone or somethingfeatures in something such as a show, exhibition, or magazine, they are an important part of it.

feature

e.g. Jon featured in one of the show's most thrilling episodes.
乔恩主演剧中最引人入胜的剧集之一。

5.(报刊或杂志的)特写，专题;(电台或电视台的)特别节目
Afeature is a special article in a newspaper or magazine, or a special programme on radio or television.

e.g. We are delighted to see the Sunday Times running a longfeature on breast cancer.
我们高兴地看到《星期天时报》发表了有关乳腺癌的长篇专题文章。
e.g. ...a specialfeature on the fund-raising project.
有关集资项目的专题报道

6.正片;影片;故事片
Afeature or afeature film or movie is a full-length film about a fictional situation, as opposed to a short film or a documentary.

e.g. ...the firstfeature-length cartoon, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
第一部卡通长片《白雪公主和七个小矮人》

7.地理特征;地形地物;地貌
A geographicalfeature is something noticeable in a particular area of country, for example a hill, river, or valley.

Their candor is a very pleasing feature.

他们的坦白是很愉快的特征。

Wet weather is a feature of life in this area.

天气潮湿是这个地区生活的一个特色。

Her mouth is her best feature.

她的嘴是她容貌上最好看的部分。

The local newspaper ran a feature on child labor.

地方报纸登载一篇有关童工的特写。

This restaurant seems to feature vegetarian dishes.

这家餐厅似乎以素菜为其特色。

Jazz and Blues feature prominently in the magazine.

爵士和蓝调在杂志中占重要篇幅。

An interesting feature of the city is the old market.

这座城市的一个有趣特征就是古老的市场。

Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme.

团队合作是这项训练计划的重要特点。

Which features do you look for when choosing a car?

你挑选轿车时要着重哪些特点？

The software has no particular distinguishing features .

这个软件没有明显的特点。

geographical features

地势

his strong handsome features

他轮廓分明的英俊面孔

Her eyes are her most striking feature .

她容貌中最引人注目的是她的双眼。

a special feature on education

关于教育的专题文章

The film features Cary Grant as a professor.

这部电影由卡里·格兰特饰演一位教授。

The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm.

最新款式的特色是合金车轮和电子报警器。

Many of the hotels featured in the brochure offer special deals for weekend breaks.

小册子列举的多家旅馆都有周末假日特别优待。

Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes.

橄榄油和大蒜在他的食谱中显得很重要。

Patriotic songs have long been a feature of Kuwaiti life...

爱国歌曲长期以来一直是科威特生活的一个特色。

The spacious gardens are a special feature of this property...

大花园是这处房产的特色。

His features seemed to change...

他的容貌似乎有所改变。

Her features were strongly defined.

她的五官轮廓分明。

It's a great movie and it features a Spanish actor who is going to be a world star within a year...

这是一部精彩的影片，主演是一位西班牙演员，他不出一年就会成为国际巨星。

The hour-long programme will be updated each week and feature highlights from recent games...

这个时长一小时的节目将每周更新，重点介绍最近比赛的精彩片断。

Jon featured in one of the show's most thrilling episodes.

乔恩主演剧中最引人入胜的剧集之一。

We are delighted to see the Sunday Times running a long feature on breast cancer.

我们高兴地看到《星期天时报》发表了有关乳腺癌的长篇专题文章。

...a special feature on the fund-raising project.

有关集资项目的专题报道

...the first feature-length cartoon, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

第一部卡通长片《白雪公主和七个小矮人》

The galvanic corrosion of AM 60 magnesium alloy is accelerated for the high dust precipitation in Beijing.

北京地区高自然降尘量对镁合金电偶腐蚀将起到加速的作用。

1. The island's chief feature was its beauty.
   这个岛的主要特色是风景秀丽。
2. The veil she was wearing obscured her features.
   她戴的面纱遮掩了她的面容。
3. The magazine will be running a special feature on environment next week.
   该杂志下周将发表一篇关于环境的专题文章。
4. The feature started at 9:00 and ended at 11:30.
   电影正片9:00开始,11:30结束。

用作及物动词S+～+ n./pron.

1. More complex sentence types featured advanced-level dialogues.
   高年级课程中的对话以句子类型更为复杂为特点。
2. Round-the-clock service features this store.
   昼夜服务是这个商店的特色。
3. This film features John Smith.
   约翰·史密斯主演了这部影片。
4. The magazine is featuring his articles.
   该杂志正在特载他的文章。
5. The newspaper featured the story of the murder.
   该报以显著地位报道谋杀案。
6. The show featured dogs of every description.
   展览会中展示了各式各样的狗。

其他

1. We found the father featured in the daughter.
   我们发现此女酷似其父。

feature in (v.+prep.)

(使)在…中担任主角〔占重要地位,起重要作用〕 (cause to) take an important part in (sth)
feature in sth

My favourite actress is featuring in a new movie.

我最喜爱的女演员在主演一部新影片。

How far does cost feature in your plan?

开支问题在你的计划中的重要性如何?

Work features largely in her life.

在她一生中工作为其主要内容。

The economy featured very largely in the Prime Minister's speech.

经济是首相的讲话涉及的主要问题。

The success of the flight to the moon was featured in all the papers in editorial and special articles.

各家报纸都写社论和专文特别报道了成功地飞往月球的消息。

The solemn statement was featured in full in the newspapers.

各报全文刊登了这一庄严的声明。

动词+～

• features">beautify the features美容
• features">distort the features使容貌变形

形容词+～

• feature">notable〔striking〕 feature显著的特征
• features">fine features眉清目秀
• features">handsome〔poor〕 features相貌英俊〔丑陋〕
• features">physical features体格特征

～+介词

• feature%20of%20%E2%80%A6">feature of …的特色

～+名词

• feature%20the%20article">feature the article刊载文章
• feature%20a%20film">feature a film主演电演
• feature%20works">feature works展出作品

～+副词

• feature%20animatedly">feature animatedly具有生气勃勃地特色
• feature%20characteristically">feature characteristically具有典型地特色
• feature%20distinctively">feature distinctively有特色地刊载
• feature%20exclusively">feature exclusively广泛地主演
• feature%20faultlessly">feature faultlessly完美地主演
• feature%20harmoniously">feature harmoniously和谐地刊载
• feature%20irrationally">feature irrationally不合理地刊载
• feature%20monotonously">feature monotonously具有单调地特色
• feature%20offensively">feature offensively讨厌地刊载
• feature%20piquantly">feature piquantly开心地主演
• feature%20specifically">feature specifically特别地刊载

～+介词

• feature%20in">feature in在…中担任主角〔占重要地位或起重要作用〕

• The king fell much enamoured of her feature.

  出自：T. Fuller

• She featured her mother's family more than her father's.

  出自：J. Hawthorne

Inquiring about products-(询问产品)

A：You seem to be interested in our new J7 cellular telephone. Would you like to know more about it?
您似乎对我们新型的J7 行动电话很感兴趣。您想知道更多的信息吗？

B：Yes, I would. What does this button here do?
是的，我想知道。这里这个按钮是作什么用的?

A：That button is for our call screening function. It allows you to identify the caller before you answer the call.
那个按钮是来电显示功能。它可以让您在接电话之前先知道是谁来电。

B：What else can you tell me about this phone?
这个电话还有什么其它功能吗?

A：This special phone utilizes state-of-the-art technology to bring you several unique functions in addition to the call screeningfeature.
这个特殊的电话除了来电显示的特色外，还运用最新科技提供您几项独特的功能。

feature

B：So, what are the unique functions?
是什么独特的功能呢?

A：Oh, it's loaded with them. If you are outside of your service area, this cell phone can still receive messages.
喔，功能有很多。就算你在系统服务区外，这支大哥大还是可以收到讯息。

B：No kidding?
真的吗？

A：In addition to that, it has a vibrationfeature that will let you know when you have a call if you don't want the ringing sound to interrupt important meetings. Here is our brochure with all the details.
除了这点之外，如果您不想让电话铃声打断重要会议，还有震动功能可以通知你有来电。这是详细的产品简介。

B：What is the price of the J7 model?
J7 这一型的价格是多少?

A：The list price is US$110 per unit. We're offering a special in-show discount of 10%.
标价是每支美金一百一十美元。在展示会场我们会有打九折的特价。

B：Well, I'll have to contact my office and get back to you. Thanks.
嗯，我得和公司联络之后再过来找你，谢谢。

v.(动词)

1. 名词feature的意思是“特色,特征”,转化为动词作“以…为特色,是…的特色”解,用作及物动词,接名词或代词作宾语。
2. feature作“占重要位置”解时,常用作不及物动词,其后接介词in,表示“在…中担任主角,占重要地位或起重要作用”。
3. feature还可作“刊载,展出”解,用作及物动词,接名词或代词作宾语。
4. 在戏剧界、电影界, feature这一词现已逐渐被舍弃,说“由…主演”已不大用feature,而代之以star。

1. feature作为单数时，指“面孔的某个部分”，如眼，鼻，眉都分别是一个feature。作为复数时，features常指“容貌”；
2. 使用feature表示某人面容上有什么时，用介词on。

   There was worry on her features.
   她脸上面带愁容。

3. 作为动词时，表示“以……为特色”。

   This restaurant features excellent cooking.
   这家餐馆以其厨师精湛的厨艺为特色。

4. feature作不及物动词时，表示“起重要作用”的意思。

   In the world of theatre and film the shine has now worn off feature, and a new word has had to be found.

n.(名词)

feature, face, appearance, aspect, countenance, look, visage

这组词都有“脸”“面貌”的意思。其区别在于:

1.face意义广泛,可指人或动物的脸,也可指面部表情,还可指事物的外表等。例如:

She powdered her face before going to dinner.她去参加晚宴前往脸上搽了粉。

The little boy's face shone when I gave him the sweets.我把糖果给那个小男孩时,他脸上露出了高兴的神色。

The face of a city can change completely in a year.一个城市的面貌会在一年里完全改变。

2.feature仅涉及耳口鼻等五官时只用单数形式,指整个容颜、面貌时则须用复数形式。例如:

Her mouth is her best feature.她的嘴长得最好看。

He is a boy with fine features.他是一个眉清目秀的美少年。

The veil she was wearing obscured her features.她戴的面纱遮掩了她的面容。

The light was so dim that I couldn't distinguish their features.光线太暗,我看不清他们的面貌。

3.countenance的意思是“面容,面色”,有明显的感情色彩。例如:

She has a pleasing countenance.她有一张讨人喜欢的面孔。

At the sight of this photo he changed his countenance.他一看见这张照片脸色就变了。

The man being interrogated remained in countenance.正在受审的人依然镇定自若。

Her joke put him out of countenance.她的玩笑使他脸色不自然。

Despite the threats he kept his countenance.尽管受到威胁他仍面不改色。

4.visage也指人或物的面貌、外表。主要用于书面语、文学语言中。例如:

The boss is always showing a grim visage to the workers.那老板总是对工人摆出一副铁板的脸。

5.aspect多用于文学作品中,用于人时,指某人所特有的外貌,用于物时,指某事物给人造成的特殊印象。例如:

We became afraid of the angry aspect of the man.我们害怕那人生气的样子。

China's industry is assuming a new aspect.中国的工业正在呈现新的面貌。

6.appearance只表示对人或事物的外表进行客观的记叙,强调整体外貌。例如:

He has the appearance of an able cadre.他那样子像个干练的干部。

The scribbles on the walls ruined the neat appearance of the hall.乱涂墙壁破坏了大厅的整洁外观。

Never judge appearance.不可以貌取人。

The dog is like a wolf in appearance.这只狗看上去像只狼。

She made a poor appearance on stage.她在舞台上表演不佳。

7.look是普通用词,用单数时表示脸色、神色、外表; 用复数时,纯指面容,一般用在口语中。例如:

He sat down at the table with a weary look on his face.他面带倦容,在桌子旁边坐了下来。

The man put on a serious look.这人摆出一副严肃的神色。

You often judge a man by his looks, don't you?你老是根据相貌判断人,不是吗?

quality，property，feature，characteristic，peculiarity，trait，attribute，character

这些名词均有“特性、特点、品质”之意。

quality最普通用词，既可指有形或无形的特性，又可指个性或共性的特征。

property多指同类事物所共有的特性，一般不用于指人。

feature指事物突出引人注目的特点。多用来说明人的容貌特征或地理特征。

characteristic指某人或某物天生有别于他人或他物的内部特质或外表特征。

peculiarity指人或事物独具的或奇怪的特点，常带感情色彩。

trait多指人的性格、心情的特征，尤指先天秉赋的持久的行为模式或性格特征。

attribute通常指人主观赋予某事物的属性，可指典型事物。

character多指一类人或事物所具有的独特的典型的特征。

• ☆ 14世纪初期进入英语，直接源自盎格鲁法语的feture；最初源自拉丁语的factura，意为组成，工作。