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acting

UK //ˈæk.tɪŋ//US //ˈæk.tɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'actus'(行为、动作),通过古法语 'acte' 进入英语,最初指戏剧表演,后引申为临时担任职位。

noun

❶ 指表演艺术,特指在戏剧、电影或电视中通过肢体动作和语言来塑造角色的行为。

“She studied acting at a famous drama school.”

(她在一所著名的戏剧学校学习表演。)

“His acting in the movie was praised by critics.”

(他在电影中的表演受到了评论家的称赞。)

❶ 临时担任某个职位或角色,通常指代行职责而非正式任命。

“He is the acting manager while the boss is away.”

(老板不在时,他担任代理经理。)

“She served as acting president for six months.”

(她担任了六个月的代理总裁。)

同义词:performance, theatrics, portrayal, temporary, interim

adjective

❶ 临时的或代理的,用于描述暂时担任某个职位或角色的人。

“The acting CEO will lead the company until a replacement is found.”

(代理CEO将领导公司,直到找到替代者。)

“She is the acting chairperson of the committee.”

(她是委员会的代理主席。)

同义词:temporary, interim, provisional, substitute

常见短语

acting out — 指通过行为表达情感或想法,通常用于描述儿童或戏剧表演中的行为。

“The child was acting out his frustration by throwing toys.”

(孩子通过扔玩具来表达他的沮丧。)

acting up — 指行为不端或机器出现故障,常用于描述人或设备的不正常状态。

“The computer is acting up again; I need to restart it.”

(电脑又出问题了,我需要重启它。)