1、approach

靠近;接近;走近

He didn't approach the front door at once.

他沒有馬上走向前門。

When I approached, they grew silent.

當我走近時，他們就不說話了。

與…接洽；找…商量

When Chappel approached me about the job, my first reaction was of disbelief.

當查普爾為這份工作找我商量時，我的第一反應是不相信。

He approached me to create and design the restaurant.

他請我建造并設(shè)計該飯店。

探討；處理；對待

The Bank has approached the issue in a practical way.

銀行已經(jīng)實際解決了這個問題。

Employers are interested in how you approach problems.

雇主們對你如何處理問題感興趣。

2、characterize

使具有特點

This election campaign has been characterized by violence.

暴力行為已成為這次競選活動的一大特點。

A bold use of colour characterizes the bedroom.

這間臥室的特點是用色大膽。

描繪;描述

Both companies have characterized the relationship as friendly.

兩家公司都認為彼此之間關(guān)系友好。

This play is characterized as a comedy.

這出戲被認為是喜劇。