defining characteristics

基本解释

One of its defining characteristics is never, ever, to admit to a mistake in public.
一个定义性的特征是它从不或者很少公开承认错误。
Youth, self-reliance and brand loyalty are the defining characteristics of luxury outbound travelers in China.
我国豪华出境游游客的定义性特征为年轻、自主、品牌忠诚度高。
Where some defining characteristics are left over from the past or cultural preferences , others have disappeared or remain invisible.
有些地方的定义特征是过去遗留下来的或非物质性的文化特性，业已消失或不可见的。

One of the defining characteristics of a metaphor is that it breaks down almost immediately.
因为比喻的一个内在特点,就是转瞬即逝。
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One of its defining characteristics is never, ever, to admit to a mistake in public.
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The underdogs have made integrity and plain speaking the defining characteristics of the campaign.
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Sweeney read for just under 20 minutes, ultimately rattling off the other defining characteristics her super-achievers share.
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