character-building
adjective uk/ˈkær.ək.təˌbɪl.dɪŋ/ us/ˈker.ək.tɚˌbɪl.dɪŋ/ (also mainly UK character-forming, /ˈkær.ək.təˌfɔː.mɪŋ/ /ˈker.ək.tɚˌfɔːr.mɪŋ/)
锤炼性情的，塑造性格的，培养品格的
helping to make someone emotionally stronger, more independent, and better at dealing with problems
He grew up on a farm, with a strong emphasis on character-building chores. 他在一个农场长大，做过很多有助锤炼性情的杂务。
It might be character-building for him to explore the world and strike out on his own. 对他来说，探索世界并开创自己的事业可能有助于性格塑造。
Adversity isn't always character-forming. 逆境并非总能锤炼性情。
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- I spent a long time working in restaurants and making no money. It was very character-building.
- The report says youths should be taught a variety of character-building skills, such as having self-respect and respect for others.
- Rugby is popular in working-class Wales, but is also the preferred character-building sport of the English upper class.
- It was the start of a grim but character-forming exile.
- I will always have fond memories of the character-forming period I spent working alongside him.
character-building
noun [ U ] uk/ˈkær.ək.təˌbɪl.dɪŋ/ us/ˈker.ək.tɚˌbɪl.dɪŋ/
锤炼性情，塑造性格，培养品格
the process of becoming emotionally stronger, more independent, and better at dealing with problems
He ran a course in character-building and leadership. 他开设了一门培养品格和领导能力的课程。
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- The boys were sent to a Chilean wilderness to learn initiative, teamwork and character-building.
- The student was constantly making an effort to help himself, and that effort was of immense value in character-building.
- Franklin devised a plan of self-improvement and character-building.