characterization
noun (UK usually characterisation) uk/ˌkær.ək.tə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌker.ək.tə.rəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(IN A STORY)
[ U ]（电影、戏剧或书本中的）人物塑造
the way that people are represented in a film, play, or book so that they seem real and natural
The plots in her books are very strong but there's almost no characterization. 她写的书情节性很强，可是几乎没有对人物的塑造。
The film's characterization of the artist as a complete drunk has annoyed a lot of people. 这部电影将那位艺术家塑造成一个彻头彻尾的酒鬼，使得许多人感到不快。
(QUALITY)
[ C ]归纳…的特征;描述…的特性
the way in which something is described by stating its main qualities