1、approach

靠近;接近;走近

He didn't approach the front door at once.

他没有马上走向前门。

When I approached, they grew silent.

当我走近时，他们就不说话了。

与…接洽；找…商量

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

当查普尔为这份工作找我商量时，我的第一反应是不相信。

He approached me to create and design the restaurant.

他请我建造并设计该饭店。

探讨；处理；对待

The Bank has approached the issue in a practical way.

银行已经实际解决了这个问题。

Employers are interested in how you approach problems.

雇主们对你如何处理问题感兴趣。

2、characterize

使具有特点

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。

A bold use of colour characterizes the bedroom.

这间卧室的特点是用色大胆。

描绘;描述

Both companies have characterized the relationship as friendly.

两家公司都认为彼此之间关系友好。

This play is characterized as a comedy.

这出戏被认为是喜剧。