1. 使具有特点
    If something is characterized by a particular feature or quality, that feature or quality is an obvious part of it.

    e.g. This election campaign has been characterized by violence...
           暴力行为已成为这次竞选活动的一大特点。
    e.g. A bold use of colour characterizes the bedroom.
           这间卧室的特点是用色大胆。

2. 描绘;描述
    If you characterize someone or something as a particular thing, you describe them as that thing.

characterize的意思

    e.g. Both companies have characterized the relationship as friendly...
           两家公司都认为彼此之间关系友好。
    e.g. This play is characterized as a comedy.
           这出戏被认为是喜剧。