1 [C] [usu.sing] [U] the qualities that make sb/sth different from other people or things; the nature of sb/sth 个性；特质: Although they are twins, their characters are quite different. 虽然他们俩是孪生的，性格可不一样。These two songs are very different in character. 这两首歌的性质是很不同的。

2 [U] strong personal qualities 内涵；品格: The match developed into a test of character rather than just physical strength. 这场比赛不单是体力上的角逐，而且也是毅力方面的比试。

3 [U] qualities that make sb/sth interesting 特色；特性: Modern houses often seem to lack character. 现代房屋看来往往缺乏独特风格。

4 [U] the good opinion that people have of you 名誉；名声: The article was a vicious attack on the President's character. 这篇文章是对总统名望的恶毒攻击。

5 [C] (informal 非正式) an interesting, amusing, strange or unpleasant person 奇人；妙人；怪人: Neil's quite a character -- he's always making us laugh. 尼尔这人可绝了─他老是惹我们发笑。I saw a suspicious-looking character outside the bank, so I called the police. 我在银行外面看见一个形迹可疑的人，于是我叫了警察。

6 [C] a person in a book, story, etc （书、故事等中的）人物，角色: The main character in the film is a boy who meets an alien. 这部电影的主人公是个碰见外星人的男孩。

7 [C] a letter or sign that you use when you are writing or printing 书写符号；字: Chinese characters 汉字