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singer

UK //ˈsɪŋə(r)//US //ˈsɪŋər//

词源

源自中古英语 'sengere',与动词 'sing'(唱歌)相关,词尾 '-er' 表示从事某动作的人。

noun

❶ 指以歌唱为职业或擅长唱歌的人,通常指在公众场合表演的专业歌手,也可泛指任何唱歌的人。

“She is a famous pop singer with millions of fans worldwide.”

(她是一位著名的流行歌手,在全球拥有数百万粉丝。)

“The wedding singer performed a beautiful love song for the couple.”

(婚礼歌手为这对新人演唱了一首动人的情歌。)

同义词:vocalist, songster, crooner

常见短语

lead singer — 指乐队中担任主唱的成员,通常是乐队中最突出和知名的表演者。

“The lead singer of the band announced a solo tour next year.”

(乐队主唱宣布明年将进行个人巡演。)