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单词 actress
释义
actressac‧tress /ˈæktrɪs/ ●●● W3 noun [countable] Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Capucine, the French movie actress whose leading roles included one with Peter Sellers in 'The Pink Panther', died after falling from a window.
  • Julia Roberts is one of the most famous actresses in Hollywood.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • At Elstree a quite famous actress got in, and cooed a bit to Heather until we got to London.
  • Dandridge was the first black to receive a best actress Oscar nomination.
  • One of the few surprises came when Marcia Gay Harden won the best supporting actress award for her acclaimed performance in Pollock.
  • Rachel Gray might be an outstandingly good actress but many actor-managers preferred to have a lesser actress and less temperament.
  • Someday, she was going to be a famous actress, Gladys said.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
someone who performs in a play or film: · Her son wants to be an actor.· Both my parents are actors.
a woman who performs in a play or film. Many women prefer to be called actors rather than actresses: · Who was the actress who played Jane Eyre?· She’s one of my favourite actresses.
a famous actor: · Julia Roberts is a famous Hollywood star.· The hotel is popular with movie stars.
someone who plays the most important part in a play or film: · Daniel Radcliffe is the star of the ‘Harry Potter’ films.
one of two or more famous actors who have important parts in a play or film: · Her co-star Jodie Foster won the Best Actress Award.
the main acting part in a play or film: · He will play the lead in a new version of ‘Dracula’.
an actor in a film who does not say anything but is part of a crowd: · She started her career as an extra in TV soap operas.
an actor who learns a part in a play so that they can act the part if the usual actor is ill: · Vanessa had flu, and her place was taken by her understudy, Miss Lisa Fennell.
the people who make film
a man or woman who acts in a film: · a previously unknown actor· Brando was one of Hollywood’s greatest actors.
a woman who acts in a film. Women who appear in films or plays usually prefer to be called actors: · She was the actress who played Scarlet O'Hara in ‘Gone with the Wind’.
a famous actor or actress: · He looked liked a movie star.· a hotel which was used by the stars
the person who tells the actors and actresses in a film what to do: · The director of the film is Quentin Tarantino.
the person who makes the arrangements for a film to be made and controls the budget
the people operating the camera, lights etc who help the director make a film
Longman Language Activatorsomeone who performs in plays, films etc
someone who performs in plays, films etc: · Leonardo DiCaprio is my favourite actor -- he's so good-looking!· Actor Sidney Poitier was honoured with a Life Achievement Award.· Ben Chaplin is an English actor who had a small part in 'Remains of the Day'.
a woman who performs in plays, films etc: · Julia Roberts is one of the most famous actresses in Hollywood.· Capucine, the French movie actress whose leading roles included one with Peter Sellers in 'The Pink Panther', died after falling from a window.
a famous actor or actress: · Eddie Murphy is one of the most successful stars in Hollywood.big star: · James Caan was a big star in the '70s.
British /movie star American a famous actor or actress who acts in films: · Her real ambition is to be a movie star, not just an actress on the stage.· Film stars like Michael Caine are trying to revive the British film industry by making movies in England.
British informal an actor or actress - used especially about groups of actors who behave towards each other in a very friendly way that is not sincere: · There's nothing worse than watching a bunch of luvvies giving speeches at some awful awards ceremony.
all the people who act in a play or film: · Films like 'Ben Hur' were made with a cast of thousands.· The entire cast of the play deserves praise for this performance.
to perform in plays, films etc
· In recent years Lewis has been acting in television dramas.· He learned to act when he was in high school.· That woman just can't act! (=is bad at acting)
to play the part of a particular character: · Milla Jovovich plays Joan of Arc in 'The Messenger'.· The roles of Vladimir and Estragon were played by Paul Whitworth and Ken Grantham.
to become an actor in the theatre as a job: · Jane's parents didn't want her to go on the stage.
the activity or study of acting
the job or skill of being an actor: · You shouldn't take up acting as a career; it's a very risky business.· Gloria Reuben quit acting to join Tina Turner on stage as a backing singer and dancer.
British /theater American the business and activity of arranging, acting in, and performing plays in theatres: · She does some TV work, but theatre remains her first love.· the use of theatre in primary school educationthe theatre/the theater: · Shakespeare's plays were written for the theater, but many people study them as literature.
the study of acting and plays as a subject at school, college, or university: · He studied English and Drama at Manchester University.· a drama student· I was never much good at drama when I was a kid - probably because I was very shy.
acting in plays as an activity that you do in your free time for enjoyment, not as a job you get paid for: · Jonathan once appeared in a local amateur dramatics production of 'Death of a Salesman'.· Her hobbies include amateur dramatics and horse riding.
the most important actor in a play, film etc
· Peter Fonda is best known as the star of 'Easy Rider' and other 1960s biker films.· 'Blair Witch' star Heather Donahue has landed a new role in a college reunion film called 'Seven and a Match'.
one of two or more actors who are equally important in a play or film: · Stan Laurel appeared in many comedies with his co-star Oliver Hardy.· Hepburn was Humphrey Bogart's co-star in the movie 'African Queen'.
when a play, film etc has a particular actor in it
if an actor stars in a play or film, he or she is one of the most important actors in it; if a play or film stars an actor, he or she plays one of the most important characters in it: · The film stars Patricia Arquette and is directed by Steven Brill.· Director Jane Campion's latest film, which stars Kate Winslet and Harvey Keitel, was one of the highlights of the New York Film Festival.star in: · Danny Aiello stars in this comedy about New York's first big lottery winner. · Hollywood heart-throb Keanu Reeves is set to star in a true story based on a newspaper article from the Times.
if two or more actors co-star in a play or film, they are equally important actors in it; if a play or film co-stars two or more people, they play the most important characters in it : · The movie co-stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Elle Macpherson and Ben Stiller.co-star in: · Annette Bening co-starred in movies such as 'Valmont', 'Postcards from the Edge' and 'Regarding Henry'.
to act the most important part in a play or film: · Calloway played the lead in the New Federal Theater's production of 'The Louis Armstrong Story'.· He got an unexpected chance to play the lead after the film's original star fell ill.
to act in a film or play, especially as one of the most important actors: · More than 60 youngsters will perform in the play at Old Town Theater in Los Gatos.· Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh appeared together in 'Gone with the Wind'.
if a play or film features an actor, they are in it: · The play features two young actresses.· The original 'Star Trek' series, featuring William Shatner as Capt. Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock, lasted three years.
used when saying who is in a play, film etc: · Have you seen 'The Sixth Sense' with Bruce Willis?· Dawson is now producing a stage version of the story with a cast of young actors from New York.
if someone is in a play or film as a particular character, they act the part of that character: · Clint Eastwood was excellent as the strong, silent hero in his many westerns.· Paul McGann will star as a middle-class Jewish lawyer in a new BBC drama called 'Fish'.
the person that an actor pretends to be in a play, film etc
· Jed is one of most likeable characters in the play.central/main character · Carmen Maura plays the passionate, beautiful Pepa, the central character of director Pedro Almodovar's movie.
the job of acting as a particular character in a play or film: · She knew she wanted the part as soon as she read the movie script.play the part/role of: · She played the part of the Wicked Stepmother in 'Snow White'.
WORD SETS
acrobat, nounact, verbacting, nounactor, nounactress, nounagent, nounarena, nounbig name, nounbill, nounblack comedy, nounbook, verbcast, nouncasting, nounclown, nouncomedian, nouncomedienne, nouncomedy, nouncomic, nouncompany, nounconcert hall, nounconjure, verbconjurer, nounconjuring, nounconservatoire, nounconservatory, nouncontortionist, noundisplay, noundouble act, nounduo, nounemcee, nounenact, verbencore, nounentertainer, nounentertainment, nounfestival, nounfinale, nounfirst night, nounfool, noungala, noungrand finale, nounguest, nounham, nounheadline, verbheartthrob, nounhigh wire, nounhypnotist, nounimpersonator, nounimpresario, nouninterlude, nounintermission, nouninterpret, verbinterpretation, nounintro, nounlive, adjectivemagic, nounmagician, nounmagic wand, nounmajorette, nounmanager, nounmask, nounmatinée, nounmatinée idol, nounmegastar, nounmime, nounminstrel, nounnarration, nounopening night, nounPA, nounpart, nounperform, verbperformance, nounperformer, nounpresentation, nounprincipal, nounproducer, nounprogramme, nounprompt, verbprompt, nounpublic, nounpunchline, nounraconteur, nounrecast, verbrecitation, nounrehearsal, nounrehearse, verbrepertoire, nounreprise, nounringside, nounroadshow, nounrole-play, nounsafety net, nounshow business, nounshowgirl, nounshow-stopping, adjectivesketch, nounslapstick, nounsleight of hand, nounsmash hit, nounsnake charmer, nounsold out, adjectiveson et lumière, nounstand-up, adjectivestand-up, nounstar, verbstooge, nounstraight man, nounstripper, nounstriptease, nounsuperstar, nountattoo, nountightrope, nountour, nountroubadour, nountroupe, nountumbler, nounventriloquist, nounvirtuoso, nounwooden, adjective
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
· He was voted the top TV comedy actor.
(=someone who writes or performs things that make you laugh)
· Peebles is best known as a television actor.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· No comic actress working today is funnier or more versatile.· Bonita Friedericy, Natalie Schafer Award for an up-and-coming comic actress.
· At Elstree a quite famous actress got in, and cooed a bit to Heather until we got to London.· Someday, she was going to be a famous actress, Gladys said.· Yet she was pardoned, because she was an internationally famous actress.· As long as Lady Constance did not know of the rather special friendship between her husband and the famous actress, did it matter?· A film producer tries to persuade a famous actress back to the screen.· The daughter of a famous musical comedy actress would scarcely fit in.
· When it comes to playing debased, self-destructive women, Leigh is the best actress in Hollywood.· Rachel Gray might be an outstandingly good actress but many actor-managers preferred to have a lesser actress and less temperament.· Sarandon just won a best actress Oscar for her performance.· They're not offering a degree in stage management or a pass for being a good actor or actress.· Mirren, possibly the best working actress today, imbues this movie with grace and assurance.· She was either on the level or a damn good actress.· Dandridge was the first black to receive a best actress Oscar nomination.
· This is a chance to see one of the great screen actresses of our time at her peak.· She would be a great actress or a great painter, or perhaps the first woman Prime Minister.
· BAnd what exactly does a 15-year-old actress wear to movie premieres?· I hate the way old actresses are literally thrown out to sea when they reach a certain age.
· The two younger actresses were new in their roles.· One of those who saw it all happen was a young actress called Sheila Hancock.· But young actresses in Paris have boyfriends who are successful composers, video producers and photographers.· And his self-despite was so strong that he knew reviving an old flame or chasing some young actress would only aggravate it.· To make himself especially lean and bronzed for his meeting with the young actress Henna Mickiewicz.
VERB
· There are many reasons why I became an actress.· She really does plan to move to Los Angeles, become an actress and get married.· So, Kate became an actress.· Q: What inspired you to become an actress?· Adeva should become an actress now that she doesn't seem to have a record deal.· Kubrick was also responsible for casting Jean Simmons in the film when it became apparent that the actress originally chosen was inadequate.
· In 1919 he married the actress Thelma Raye.· A de Vere could not marry an actress, but she would not submit without marriage.
· One of the few surprises came when Marcia Gay Harden won the best supporting actress award for her acclaimed performance in Pollock.
· Jane, who won the best actress award for her role in Coming Home, recently married media tycoon Ted Turner.· Sarandon just won a best actress Oscar for her performance.· One of the few surprises came when Marcia Gay Harden won the best supporting actress award for her acclaimed performance in Pollock.
 a woman who performs in a play or film
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