feature

noun

1. an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles

2. the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin

e.g. an expression of pleasure crossed his features
his lineaments were very regular

Synonym: lineament

3. a prominent attribute or aspect of something

e.g. the map showed roads and other features
generosity is one of his best characteristics

Synonym: characteristic

4. (linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind

Synonym: feature of speech

5. a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine

e.g. they ran a feature on retirement planning

Synonym: feature article

6. the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater

e.g. the feature tonight is `Casablanca'

Synonym: feature film

verb

1. have as a feature

e.g. This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France

Synonym: have

2. wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

e.g. she was sporting a new hat

Synonym: sportboast

1. 特征;特点;特色
A feature of something is an interesting or important part or characteristic of it.

feature

e.g. Patriotic songs have long been a feature of Kuwaiti life...
爱国歌曲长期以来一直是科威特生活的一个特色。
e.g. The spacious gardens are a special feature of this property...
大花园是这处房产的特色。

2. 面容;五官
Your features are your eyes, nose, mouth, and other parts of your face.

e.g. His features seemed to change...
他的容貌似乎有所改变。
e.g. Her features were strongly defined.
她的五官轮廓分明。

3. 由…主演;以…为主要内容;重点介绍
When something such as a film or exhibition features a particular person or thing, they are an important part of it.

e.g. It's a great movie and it features a Spanish actor who is going to be a world star within a year...
这是一部精彩的影片，主演是一位西班牙演员，他不出一年就会成为国际巨星。
e.g. The hour-long programme will be updated each week and feature highlights from recent games...
这个时长一小时的节目将每周更新，重点介绍最近比赛的精彩片断。

4. 出演重头戏;担任主演;(在展览、杂志中)为重点推出的部分
If someone or something features in something such as a show, exhibition, or magazine, they are an important part of it.

feature

e.g. Jon featured in one of the show's most thrilling episodes.
乔恩主演剧中最引人入胜的剧集之一。

5. (报刊或杂志的)特写，专题;(电台或电视台的)特别节目
A feature is a special article in a newspaper or magazine, or a special programme on radio or television.

e.g. We are delighted to see the Sunday Times running a long feature on breast cancer.
我们高兴地看到《星期天时报》发表了有关乳腺癌的长篇专题文章。
e.g. ...a special feature on the fund-raising project.
有关集资项目的专题报道

6. 正片;影片;故事片
A feature or a feature film or movie is a full-length film about a fictional situation, as opposed to a short film or a documentary.

e.g. ...the first feature-length cartoon, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
第一部卡通长片《白雪公主和七个小矮人》

7. 地理特征;地形地物;地貌
A geographical feature is something noticeable in a particular area of country, for example a hill, river, or valley.