i·den·ti·ty/aɪ`dɛntətɪ; aɪˈdentɪti/ n 1 [C,U] who someone is 身分: The identity of the killer is still unknown. 杀手的身分仍未查明。 2 [U] the qualities that someone has that make them different from other people 特性,个性,特色: our cultural identity 我们的文化特性 sense of identity Many people's sense of identity comes from their job. 许多人从自己的工作中获得自我认同感。