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actress

UK/'æktrɪs/US/'æktris/
B1

Definitions

n.

A woman who performs in plays, films, or television

女演员

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
actdo, act, drive
+
-r-one who does, agent
+
-essone who does, agent
=actress

actor + -ess (female) = a female actor. One who acts on stage or screen; today 'actor' is often used for both sexes.

Root act still carries 59 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.lead actress女主角
  • 2.award-winning actress获奖女演员
  • 3.supporting actress女配角

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She won an award for best actress.

  • 2.

    The lead actress gave a moving performance.

Word Forms

Noun

Pluralactresses
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