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trait n.显著的特点,特性 In science, trait refers to a characteristic that is caused by genetics. Having green eyes or being shorter than average are traits a person might have. In more general use, a trait is an important part of someone’s personality or appearance. Try to describe your favorite teacher in three words and you’ll probably come up with a list of her essential traits — such as compassionate, calm, and kooky. ★☆☆☆☆ 2007.1

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[treit] A trait is something about you that makes you "you." When your mother says that you get all your best traits from her, she means you have the same charming smile and the same brilliant mind as she has. Their work makes a rather startling assertion: the trait we commonly call talent is highly overrated.That, at least, is the hope. But a comparative study of linguistic traits published online today supplies a reality check. 1[N-COUNT 可数名词]特征；特点；特性 A trait is a particular characteristic, quality, or tendency that someone or something has.   [with supp]The study found that some alcoholics had clear personality traits showing up early in childhood...研究发现一些酗酒者在童年早期就显现出鲜明的人格特征。Creativity is a human trait.创造力是人类的一种特性。

英语单词	trait
英美音标	[treit]
中文释义	n.显著的特点,特性
vocab简明	A trait is something about you that makes you "you." When your mother says that you get all your best traits from her, she means you have the same charming smile and the same brilliant mind as she has.
vocab扩展	In science, trait refers to a characteristic that is caused by genetics. Having green eyes or being shorter than average are traits a person might have. In more general use, a trait is an important part of someone’s personality or appearance. Try to describe your favorite teacher in three words and you’ll probably come up with a list of her essential traits — such as compassionate, calm, and kooky.
真题原句	Their work makes a rather startling assertion: the trait we commonly call talent is highly overrated. That, at least, is the hope. But a comparative study of linguistic traits published online today supplies a reality check.
柯林斯星级	★☆☆☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]特征；特点；特性 A trait is a particular characteristic, quality, or tendency that someone or something has. [with supp] The study found that some alcoholics had clear personality traits showing up early in childhood... 研究发现一些酗酒者在童年早期就显现出鲜明的人格特征。 Creativity is a human trait. 创造力是人类的一种特性。
来源	2007.1

Trait Makes Personality Study Treit N.显著的特点,特性 Mother Means