characterize
verb [ T ] (UK usually characterise) uk/ˈkær.ək.tə.raɪz/ us/ˈker.ək.tɚ.aɪz/
是…的特征；为…所特有
Something that characterizes another thing is typical of it.
Bright colours and bold strokes characterize his early paintings. 明亮的色彩和大胆的笔触是他早期绘画作品的特征。
归纳…的特征;描述…的特性
to describe something by stating its main qualities
In her essay, she characterizes the whole era as a period of radical change. 她在文章中将整个时代的特征归纳为一个急剧变化的时期。