“共同特征”常见的英文表达有 common characteristics 或 shared features。
common characteristics:强调事物之间普遍存在的、共有的特性。例如:These two species share several common characteristics.(这两个物种有几个共同特征。 )
shared features:更侧重于表示被共同拥有、分享的特征。例如:Despite their differences, these two cultures have many shared features.(尽管存在差异,这两种文化却有许多共同特征。 )