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。”