If something is characterized by a particular feature or quality, that feature or quality is an obvious part of it. 以…为特征
verb [vt. 及物动词] 描述,刻画;成为…的特征,是…的典型
Both companies have characterized the relationship as friendly. 两家公司都认为彼此的关系是友好的。
来自character (n. 人或事物的特点、 特征)