acting
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Definitions
n.
The art or activity of performing in plays or films
表演，演技
adj.
Temporarily doing the duties of another's position
代理的，临时代职的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedact + -ing = the doing of acting. As a noun, it's performance (the craft of acting); as an adjective, 'acting manager' means someone temporarily 'acting in' a role they don't formally hold.
Root act still carries 59 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.acting career演艺生涯
- 2.acting skills演技
- 3.acting manager代理经理
- 4.acting president代理总统
Example Sentences
- 1.
He studied acting at drama school.
- 2.
She is the acting head of department.