character

in (或 out of) character

in keeping (or not in keeping) with someone's usual pattern of behaviour and motives

符合（不符合）某人的特点

in character

Consistent with someone's general character or behavior

相符的：与某人特性或行为相符的

behavior that was totally in character.

与特性完全相符的行为

out of character

Inconsistent with someone's general character or behavior

不相符的：与某人特性或行为不相符的

a response so much out of character that it amazed me.

回答与其性格如此不符，使我感到吃惊