2019-2020学年度人教版必修五Unit1Great scientists Period2Language points学案
核心单词
1. characteristic
n.特色;特性;典型
adj.特有的,表示特性的;典型的
Kindness is one of his characteristics.
和善是他的特性之一。
A characteristic of the camel is its ability to live for a long time without water.
骆驼的一个特点是不喝水也能活很长时间。
He proved himself a true gentleman and the beauty of his was seen at its best when he worked with others. (2010·01·山东德州检测)
A. Characteristic B. character
C. Appearance D. temper
解析:选B。句意为:他证明自己是个真正的绅士,和别人一起工作的时候,他的性格总表现出最好的一面。character作名词时,表示"性格;特点",一般是不可数名词;characteristic是可数名词,常用复数形式,表示"总的特点"。
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