Englisch Voci 25

Feature

A special quality or part of something.

The new smartphone has a great camera feature that makes it stand out.

Feature somebody/something

To show or highlight someone or something.

The magazine will feature an article about the latest fashion trends next month.

A feature of

An important part or quality of something

One feature of the new car is its eco-friendly engine.

Distinguishing feature

A quality that makes something special.

Her distinguishing feature is her bright red hair.

Safety features

Parts of something designed to keep it safe.

The car has several safety features, like airbags and anti-lock brakes.

Feature film

A full-length movie shown in theaters.

We're going to watch a feature film at the theater tonight.

Feature writer

A feature writer is a who is responsible for researching and writing feature stories, such as the cover story or a long-form article.

The feature writer for the newspaper did a piece on the rise of online learning.

Native

Someone who comes from a specific country or place.

She is a native of Japan, born and raised in Tokyo.

Go native

To start living like the local people when abroad.

After living in Italy for a few years, I really started to go native, enjoying pasta every day.

A native of

Someone who is originally from a specific place.

He is a native of New York City, born and raised in the Bronx.

Native to

A species or thing that comes from a specific place.

The kangaroo is native to Australia.

Native speaker

A person who speaks a language as their first language.

She is a native speaker of Spanish and can help me with my pronunciation.

Non-native speaker

A person who speaks a language that is not their first language.

As a non-native speaker of English, he still sometimes struggles with idioms.

Native land

The place where someone is born.

After years abroad, he returned to his native land of Ireland.

Native species

A species that naturally lives in a specific area.

The bald eagle is a native species of North America.

Support

To help or assist someone or something.

I will support you through the tough times.

Support doing something

To agree with or help carry out an action.

She supports studying abroad because it broadens your horizons.

Support somebody (financially)

To give money to someone to help them.

His parents support him financially while he's in college.

Support an idea

To agree with or help an idea or plan.

I support the idea of implementing renewable energy in our community.

Support a team

To cheer for or back a sports team.

I support the local soccer team and attend their matches whenever I can.

Offer support

To provide help to someone.

After the loss of her pet, I offered her support by spending time with her.

In support of

To be in favor of something or show approval.

I joined the protest in support of equal rights for all citizens.

Marriage

The legal union of two people.

Their marriage has been an inspiration to many.

(Related) by marriage

A relationship formed because of marriage.

She is related to me by marriage, as she married my cousin.

Marriage guidance

Professional advice or counseling for married couples.

They went to marriage guidance to improve their relationship.

Marriage vows

The promises made during a wedding ceremony.

They exchanged their marriage vows under a beautiful arch of flowers.

Marriage of convenience

A marriage for practical reasons, not love.

The two celebrities entered a marriage of convenience to boost their careers.

National

Related to a country or its government.

The national government is working to improve healthcare for all citizens.