personality
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++per·son·al·i·ty /ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti $ ˌpɜːr-/ ●●● S3 W3 noun (plural personalities) 1 [countable, uncountable]CHARACTER/PERSONALITY someone’s character, especially the way they behave towards other people 个性，性格 Despite their different personalities, they became the best of friends. 尽管个性不同，他们还是成了最好的朋友。 Unfortunately, the illness can lead to changes in personality. 不幸的是，这种病会导致性格变化。 → split personality2 [countable]DLAM someone who is very famous and often appears in the newspapers, on television etc, especially an entertainer or sports person 名人〔尤指艺人或运动员〕 → celebrityTV/radio/sports personality one of the most well-liked TV personalities 最受欢迎的电视名人之一► see thesaurus at star3 [uncountable]CHARACTER/PERSONALITY the qualities of character that make someone interesting or enjoyable to be with 〔使某人有趣、招人喜爱的〕品质，个性 He’s honest but he lacks personality. 他很老实，但是缺乏个性。4 [countable usually singular] someone who has a very strong character and is very different from other people 有突出个性的人 He was a dynamic personality in the business world. 他在生意场上是个充满活力的人。5 [countable usually singular]CHARACTER OF something the qualities which make a place or thing different and interesting 〔地方或事物的〕特色 It’s partly the architecture which gives the town its personality. 这座城镇的特色部分在于它的建筑。 COLLOCATIONSadjectivesa strong personality 强烈的个性Mercer has a strong personality and always tells you his opinion. 默瑟个性极强,总是会表达自己的观点。a forceful personality 刚强的个性The architect’s forceful personality ensured that the work progressed rapidly. 那位建筑师的强势个性保证了工作进展迅速。a dominant personality (=controlling other people) 专横的性格nHe had a dominant personality and could be a bit of a bully.a warm personality (=friendly and kind to people) 友善的个性nEveryone who knew Roseanne will miss her warm personality.an outgoing/extrovert personality (=liking to talk to people) 外向的性格nThe job requires someone with an outgoing personality.nan engaging personality (=pleasant, so that people like you)He is strikingly handsome with a very engaging personality.na bubbly personality (=happy and eager to do things)Her bright and bubbly personality made her one of the most popular girls in her year.na lively/vivacious personality (=liking to meet and talk to people)Her lively personality won her many admirers.na charismatic personality (=strong and attractive, so that people admire and respect you)Like many other people, I was attracted by his charismatic personality.personality + NOUNa personality trait formal (=a part of your personality) 个性特征She shares many of her mother’s personality traits. 她有许多个性特点和她母亲相同。a personality disorder (=a mental illness affecting someone’s personality) 人格障碍,性格紊乱nThe hospital treats patients with severe personality disorders.a personality clash (=when people cannot work together because they are so different) 个性冲突nThe band eventually split because of personality clashes.na personality testEmployers are increasingly using personality tests to help them select staff.Examples from the Corpus
personality• Most are Type A personalities, very outgoing, although a few are very shy and express themselves through their cars.• The disease causes memory loss, often leading to changes in behavior and personality.• Relationships in a single policy area also vary over time according to the issues and personalities involved.• The critics held him in high esteem as an actor, and the fans adored him for his outrageous and boozy personality.• Everyone loves her for her cheerful personality.• It's true he can be emotional at times but that's just part of his personality.• The Senator is a good, reliable man, but he lacks personality.• Inside of her 4-10,90-pound body was a lively personality and incredible desire.• Dotty was a smart, good-looking 17-year-old with a lively personality.• For years she was one of the best-loved personalities in the newspaper gossip columns.• Billie Holiday or Bessie Smith had more personality than a hundred of today's pop singers.• Yes, he's got plenty of talent and ambition, but he's got no personality.• What type of personality do you have?• There are three islands off the coast, each with its own personality.• Radio personality Don Imus has gotten in trouble again for what he said on the air.• This information is important in understanding the circumstances and influences on the development of the client's personality and belief systems.• a sports personality• Plas Newydd is dominated by his strong personality.• This election should be about issues and policies, not about the personalities of the candidates!• Closely allied to the fundamental fear-complex within the personality is violence.• Yun has a lovely, warm personality.TV/radio/sports personality• Olympic coaches teach it, sports psychologists write about it and sports personalities use it.• Chris is following in the footsteps of other Merseyside sports personalities by throwing his weight behind drugs prevention.• We have a number of radio personalities on public broadcasting who write books.From Longman Business Dictionarypersonalityper‧son‧al‧i‧ty /ˌpɜːsəˈnælətiˌpɜːr-/ noun (plural personalities)1[countable]LAW an organization that from a legal point of view is separate from the people who own it or manage itA company has a separate legal personality, and its members are not liable for its debts.2[countable, uncountable]MARKETING a product’s personality is the qualities that people think it has, considered as a wholeGasoline has always been a tough sell, without much product personality.per·son·al·i·ty noun →COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
character, Business they someone’s especially the Corpus way
personality
per‧son‧al‧i‧ty S3 W3 /ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti, ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪti $ ˌpɜːr-/
noun (plural personalities)
Despite their different personalities, they became the best of friends.
Unfortunately, the illness can lead to changes in personality. ⇨ split personality
2. [countable] someone who is very famous and often appears in the newspapers, on television etc, especially an entertainer or sports person ⇨ celebrity
TV/radio/sports personality
one of the most well-liked TV personalities
3. [uncountable] the qualities of character that make someone interesting or enjoyable to be with:
He’s honest but he lacks personality.
4. [countable usually singular] someone who has a very strong character and is very different from other people:
He was a dynamic personality in the business world.
5. [countable usually singular] the qualities which make a place or thing different and interesting:
It’s partly the architecture which gives the town its personality.
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▪a strong personality Mercer has a strong personality and always tells you his opinion.
▪a forceful personality The architect’s forceful personality ensured that the work progressed rapidly.
▪a dominant personality (=controlling other people) He had a dominant personality and could be a bit of a bully.
▪a warm personality (=friendly and kind to people) Everyone who knew Roseanne will miss her warm personality.
▪an outgoing/extrovert personality (=liking to talk to people) The job requires someone with an outgoing personality.
▪an engaging personality (=pleasant, so that people like you) He is strikingly handsome with a very engaging personality.
▪a bubbly personality (=happy and eager to do things) Her bright and bubbly personality made her one of the most popular girls in her year.
▪a lively/vivacious personality (=liking to meet and talk to people) Her lively personality won her many admirers.
▪a charismatic personality (=strong and attractive, so that people admire and respect you) Like many other people, I was attracted by his charismatic personality.
■ personality + NOUN
▪a personality trait formal (=a part of your personality) She shares many of her mother’s personality traits.
▪a personality disorder (=a mental illness affecting someone’s personality) The hospital treats patients with severe personality disorders.
▪a personality clash (=when people cannot work together because they are so different) The band eventually split because of personality clashes.
▪a personality test Employers are increasingly using personality tests to help them select staff.
■ a famous person
▪star a famous and successful actor, musician, or sports person: She dreamed of becoming a movie star. | a talent show to find the stars of the future
▪celebrity someone who often appears in newspapers, on television etc and is well-known to the public. Celebrities are often famous for being famous, not because they have any great talent: The magazine is full of gossip about celebrities.
▪name a famous person whose name is known by many people – used especially in the following expressions: All the big names in football were at the awards dinner. | Giorgio Armani is one of the most famous names in fashion. | He is yet to become a household name (=someone who everyone has heard of).
▪personality an entertainer or sports player who is famous and often appears in the newspapers, on television etc. – used especially in the following phrases: Many advertisers use TV personalities to promote their products. | He was chosen as sports personality of the year.
per‧son‧al‧i‧ty S3 W3 /ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti, ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪti $ ˌpɜːr-/
noun (plural personalities) Word Family: noun: person, personality, persona, personage, the personals, personification, personnel; adjective: personal ≠ impersonal, personalized, personable; verb: personalize, personify; adverb: personally ≠ impersonally
1. [uncountable and countable] someone’s character, especially the way they behave towards other people: 2. [countable] someone who is very famous and often appears in the newspapers, on television etc, especially an entertainer or sports person ⇨ celebrity
TV/radio/sports personality
3. [uncountable] the qualities of character that make someone interesting or enjoyable to be with:
4. [countable usually singular] someone who has a very strong character and is very different from other people:
5. [countable usually singular] the qualities which make a place or thing different and interesting:
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