identity

/BrE ʌɪˈdɛntɪti

, AmE ˌaɪˈdɛn(t)ədi

noun

1 [countable] (being specific person) 身份;

to change or alter one's identity 改变身份;

to protect/reveal sb's identity 保护／透露某人的身份;

proof of identity 身份证明;

to establish the identity of sb/sth 确定某人／某物的身份;

a case of mistaken identity (mainly Law) 一例身份判断错误

2 [countable and uncountable] (individual characteristics) 特点; (of person) 个性;

a (strong) sense of personal identity （强烈的）个人特性认同感;

national/religious identity 民族／宗教的特性;

sexual identity 性取向