characterization
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/ˌkærəktərəˈzeɪʃn/
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/ˌkærəktəraɪˈzeɪʃn/
The act of describing the personality and traits of a character in a story or play to make them seem real and believable.
The movie's success was due to the excellent characterization of its main character.
电影的成功归功于其主角的出色刻画。
The way someone or something is described or portrayed.
The media's characterization of the event was biased and one-sided.
媒体对事件的描述带有偏见且片面。