character

（事物）性质，特性（的总和）

【例】As this kind of fruit has a seasonal character, we prefer the shipment to be made in April next year.

由于这种水果有季节性，我们希望装运期为明年4月。

characteristic

特性，特点

【例】A characteristic of all labour is that it uses time.

劳动都具有花费时间的特征。

characterize

表示……的特征

【例】We shall hold a“ mini-fair” characterized by the display and sale of products with exquisite craftsmanship.

我们要举行一个小型交易会，特别是展销制作工艺精湛的产品。