单词 | thespian |
释义 | thespian From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Theatrethespianthes‧pi‧an /ˈθespiən/ noun [countable]formalAPT an actor – sometimes used humorously a distinguished thespian —thespian adjectiveExamples from the Corpusthespian• He was, after all, a thespian.• We had total rapport, infant and thespian.• Sir Richard's own towering performance has also set an example to his thespian colleagues.• Mr Sylvester Stallone, the muscular thespian, is smitten once more.• Sister Aimee was a talented thespian as well as a legendarily eloquent preacher.• The only difficulty is that thespians are not, on the whole, accustomed to making up their own lines.• George attempted a nearly honest living as a part-time thespian, and also as a tutor to the children of wealthy clients.Origin thespian (1800-1900) Thespis 6th-century BC Greek writer of plays |
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