saintly black character Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
character assassination
saying things that ruin a person's reputation, muckrake """What did they say about him?"" ""It was mainly gossip and character assassination."""
character density
number of dense people, number of dummies If I join your company, the character density will decrease.
in character
as usual, typical, in the way that a person usually behaves Supporting the other members of the staff is in character with her usual actions.
out of character
not in agreement with sb.'s character or personality;unsuitable for a part or character不符合(某人的一贯习性等);(与所演的角色)不适合
One of his traits is his honesty;few people have ever seen him out of character.他的特性之一是诚实,几乎没有人发现他不是这样。
The young actress said that it was out of character for her to play an old woman.那位青年女演员说她不适合扮演老太的角色。
in character|character
adv. or
adj. phr. 1. In agreement with a person's character or personality; in the way that a person usually behaves or is supposed to behave; as usual; characteristic; typical; suitable.
John was very rude at the party, and that was not in character because he is usually very polite. The way Judy comforted the little girl was in character. She did it gently and kindly. 2. Suitable for the part or the kind of part being acted; natural to the way a character in a book or play is supposed to act.
The fat actor in the movie was in character because the character he played was supposed to be fat and jolly. It would not have been in character for Robin Hood to steal from a poor man. Antonym: OUT OF CHARACTER.
out of character|character|out
adv. or
adj. phr. 1. Not in agreement with a person's character or personality; not in the way that a person usually behaves or is expected to behave; not usual; unsuitable; uncharacteristic.
Mary is a nice girl. Her fit of temper was out of character. 2. Not in character; unsuitable for a part or character.
It isn't always out of character for a young actor to play an old man, if he is a good actor. Antonym: IN CHARACTER.
sterling character|character|sterling
n. phr. A person of irreproachable character; one of the highest professional standards.
The nominee for the Supreme Court must be a sterling character in every possible way.
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saintly atramentous character
In blur and literature, a banal atramentous appearance who exists alone to aid white characters, generally through the use of bewitched admiral or mystical intuition. Also accepted as the "Magical Negro." "The Green Mile" is generally cited as a blur that perpetuates the angelic atramentous appearance trope.Learn more: black, character
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