| 单词 | scene-stealer |
| 释义 | > as lemmasscene-stealer scene-stealer n. a person who dominates a performance, either by inadvertently outshining the other performers, or by intentionally becoming the centre of attention; also figurative and in extended use. ΚΠ 1932 N.Y. Times 28 May 18/5 One of the welcomers at the train asked the actress if she thought she would be nervous appearing in the talkies with two such experienced and accomplished ‘scene stealers’ as her brothers. 1955 T. Sterling Evil of Day xviii. 193 These lousy actors are all scene-stealers. 1960 Vogue Pattern Bk. No. 4. 51 The addition of demure puffed sleeves makes it the scene-stealer of more sedate occasions. 1977 M. Hinxman One-way Cemetery xiii. 94 It's not the leading role, but it's a scene-stealer. 2012 Independent 27 Jan. 51/2 Of the men, it's not often that that dullard Don Ottavio is a scene-stealer, but Matthew Polenzani most certainly was. < as lemmas |
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