per‧son‧al‧i‧ty S3 W3 / pɜsənæləti, pɜsənælɪti $ pɜr- / 名词 ( 复数形式 personalities )
1 [可数和不可数名词] someone’s character, especially the way they behave towards other people :
Despite their different personalities, they became the best of friends.
Unfortunately, the illness can lead to changes in personality. → split personality
2 [可数名词] 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 [不可数名词] the qualities of character that make someone interesting or enjoyable to be with :
He’s honest but he lacks personality.
4 [可数名词，通常单数] someone who has a very strong character and is very different from other people :
He was a dynamic personality in the business world.
5 [可数名词，通常单数] the qualities which make a place or thing different and interesting :
It’s partly the architecture which gives the town its personality.
COLLOCATIONS
形容词
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.
THESAURUS
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 短语 : Many advertisers use TV personalities to promote their products. | He was chosen as sports personality of the year.