艾伦秀第11期:世界上最可爱的东西

1、character

（人的）性格，个性;(地方的)特点

Perhaps there is a negative side to his character that you haven't seen yet.

或许，他性格中不好的一面你还没有看见。

The character of this country has been formed by immigration.

这个国家的国民性是由移民形成的。

特点;特征;特色

The financial concessions granted to British Aerospace were, he said, of a precarious character.

他说，向英国宇航公司给予财政优惠未获证实。

The state farms were semi-military in character.

那些国有农场从性质上讲是半军事的。

(某地人具有的)特点，特色，特征

Individuality is a valued and inherent part of the British character.

个性鲜明是英国人固有的、也是他们看重的特点。

人品;品行

He's begun a series of personal attacks on my character.

他开始对我进行一连串的人身攻击。

Mr Bartman was a man of good character.

巴特曼先生品德高尚。

2、rule out

排除;不予考虑

The Prime Minister is believed to have ruled out cuts in child benefit or pensions.

据信首相已经排除了削减儿童救济金或养老金的可能。

Local detectives have ruled out foul play.

当地的侦探已经排除了他杀的可能性。

阻止…发生;使…成为不可能

A serious car accident in 1986 ruled out a permanent future for him in farming.

1986年一场严重的车祸让他永远不可能再务农了。

3、absolutely

完全地；彻底地

Jill is absolutely right.

吉尔完全正确。

I absolutely refuse to get married.

我决不结婚。

（用于强调）确实地，绝对地

'It's worrying, isn't it?'–'Absolutely.'

“这让人担忧，不是吗？”—“确实是。”

'Did they approach you?' – 'No, absolutely not.'

“他们找过你了吗？”—“没有，绝对没有。”