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actor

UK //ˈæk.tər//US //ˈæk.tɚ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'actor',意为'做某事的人',与动词 'agere'(意为'做、行动')相关。

noun

❶ 指在戏剧、电影或电视中扮演角色的人,通常以表演为职业。

“He is a famous actor who has starred in many blockbuster movies.”

(他是一位著名演员,出演过许多大片。)

“The actor delivered his lines with great emotion.”

(这位演员充满感情地念出了他的台词。)

同义词:performer, thespian, artist

常见短语

supporting actor — 指在电影或戏剧中扮演次要角色的演员,通常不是主角。

“He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars.”

(他被提名奥斯卡最佳男配角。)

lead actor — 指在电影或戏剧中扮演主要角色的演员,通常是故事的中心人物。

“The lead actor carried the entire film with his powerful performance.”

(这位主演用他强大的表演撑起了整部电影。)