A1 noun 中性 #2,552 最常用

trait

/treɪt/

A trait is a particular quality or characteristic that makes a person or thing special. It often describes someone's personality, like being kind or brave, or a physical feature like blue eyes.

例句

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1

Kindness is a very nice trait to have.

Kindness is a very good quality for a person to have.

2

The candidate possesses several leadership traits.

The person applying for the job has many qualities of a leader.

3

My dad's best trait is his funny sense of humor.

The best thing about my father is that he is very funny.

词族

名词
trait
相关
character
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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'portrait'. A portrait is a painting that shows a person's 'traits' or features.

快速测验

Honesty is an important ___ for a good friend to have.

正确!

正确答案是: trait

例句

1

Kindness is a very nice trait to have.

everyday

Kindness is a very good quality for a person to have.

2

The candidate possesses several leadership traits.

formal

The person applying for the job has many qualities of a leader.

3

My dad's best trait is his funny sense of humor.

informal

The best thing about my father is that he is very funny.

4

The study identifies specific genetic traits in the population.

academic

The research looks at physical qualities passed down through families.

5

Reliability is a key trait for any successful employee.

business

Being someone people can trust is an important quality for a worker.

词族

名词
trait
相关
character

常见搭配

personality trait a quality of someone's character
character trait a specific part of a person's behavior
physical trait a quality of someone's body or appearance
hereditary trait a quality passed from parents to children
desirable trait a quality that people want to have

常用短语

dominant trait

a quality that is stronger than others

defining trait

the most important quality that describes someone

undesirable trait

a quality that is seen as negative

容易混淆的词

trait vs trace

A trace is a very small amount of something, while a trait is a specific quality or characteristic.

trait vs track

A track is a path or a mark left behind, whereas a trait is a part of a person's nature.

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使用说明

Use 'trait' when you want to talk about a permanent part of someone's character or appearance. It is not used for temporary feelings like being angry for a moment.

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常见错误

Learners sometimes use 'trait' to describe a temporary mood. Remember that a trait is usually a long-term part of who you are.

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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'portrait'. A portrait is a painting that shows a person's 'traits' or features.

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词源

From the Old French word 'trait', which means a stroke or a line drawn.

语法模式

Countable noun Plural form is 'traits' Commonly used with adjectives (e.g., positive trait)
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文化背景

In many English-speaking cultures, talking about 'personality traits' is very common in job interviews and psychology.

快速测验

Honesty is an important ___ for a good friend to have.

正确!

正确答案是: trait

相关词

index

B2

To organize information into a systematic list or database for easy retrieval, typically at the end of a book or within a computer system. In economics, it refers to adjusting a value or price according to a specific standard, such as inflation or the cost of living.

induce

B2

To succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something. It also means to bring about or cause a specific physical condition or reaction to happen.

infer

B2

To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on facts, evidence, or reasoning rather than on direct statements. It involves understanding a hidden meaning or 'reading between the lines' when information is not explicitly provided.

inhibit

B2

To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process from happening or developing. It is frequently used in scientific contexts to describe slowing down a chemical or biological reaction, as well as in psychology to describe the restraint of impulses.

initiate

B2

Describes someone who has been introduced to or instructed in a particular subject, group, or secret knowledge. It also refers to something that has been recently begun or is in an introductory stage.

inspect

B2

To examine something closely and officially to check its condition, quality, or compliance with standards. It involves a systematic and careful look to identify flaws or ensure everything is as it should be.

integrate

B2

To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively or become part of a whole. It also refers to the process of helping a person or group become part of a larger society or organization.

intrinsic

B2

Intrinsic refers to a quality or characteristic that is an essential and natural part of something. It describes properties that are inherent to an object or person, rather than being added or influenced by external forces.

invoke

B2

To call upon a spirit, a deity, or a person for help or inspiration. In legal and formal contexts, it means to cite a law, rule, or authority to support an argument or justify an action.

label

B2

To attach a tag or piece of information to an object to describe its contents or ownership. It also refers to the act of categorizing or describing someone or something in a specific, often oversimplified, way.

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