characterization
characterization — 名詞
1. the way a writer, actor, or director builds believable personalities for the peo
角色刻劃
故事或戲劇中人物的塑造方式
the way a writer, actor, or director builds believable personalities for the people in a story so that the audience sees them as real
Leila's novel earned praise for its sensitive characterization of a teen in a new country.
Leila 的小說因其對身處新國家的青少年的細膩角色刻劃而獲得讚賞。
sensitive characterization of [person]
The film's weak characterization left the audience unable to care about the characters.
這部電影薄弱的角色刻劃讓觀眾無法對故事中的角色產生關懷。
weak characterization
Ravi's acting teacher said good characterization comes from understanding a character's fears.
Ravi 的表演老師說，好的角色塑造來自於理解角色的恐懼。
The play's characterization relied too heavily on outdated racial stereotypes.
這齣戲的角色刻劃過度依賴過時的種族刻板印象。
Critics described the show's characterization as shallow and unconvincing.
評論家認為這部節目的角色刻劃膚淺且缺乏說服力。
- portrayal
Broader — can refer to any subject (people, places, emotions), not just fictional characters.
- depiction
Emphasizes visual or detailed descriptive representation, often in art or writing.
- representation
More neutral and general; less focused on personality development.
用法筆記
Uncountable — used mainly in discussions of literature, film, and theater. Frequently paired with adjectives like 'strong', 'weak', 'sensitive', or 'convincing'.
常見錯誤
2. a way of describing a person, thing, or situation by pointing out what makes it
描述；定性
對事物主要特點的陳述
a way of describing a person, thing, or situation by pointing out what makes it special or different from others — for example, calling a protest violent, or describing a company culture as welcoming
Yara disagreed with the newspaper's characterization of the protest as violent.
Yara 不同意報紙將抗議活動描述為暴力的說法。
characterization of [thing] as [quality]
Theo's characterization of the company culture was accurate but lacked detail.
Theo 對公司文化的描述很準確，但缺乏細節。
Hana gave a fair characterization of the challenges facing the hospital.
Hana 對醫院面臨的挑戰提出了公正的描述。
Diego objected to the lawyer's characterization of the incident as an accident.
Diego 反對律師將這起事件定性為意外。
The judge rejected the prosecutor's characterization of the defendant as dangerous.
法官駁回了檢察官將被告描述為危險人物的說法。
- description
More general and less formal; does not necessarily emphasize distinctive or defining qualities.
- portrayal
Suggests a particular angle or interpretation, often with subjective coloring.
- depiction
Emphasizes detailed representation, often visual or vividly descriptive.
用法筆記
Countable and formal — common in academic writing, journalism, and legal contexts. Often appears with an 'of' phrase or a possessive to specify what or who is being described.