soloist
UK/'səʊləʊɪst/US/'sәulәuist/
TOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
A musician or performer who plays or sings a solo.
独奏者；独唱者
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsoloalone, single (Latin sōlus); sun (Latin sōl)
+
-istone who practices, believer in
=soloist
solo + -ist (one who does) = a performer who plays the solo. In a concert the soloist is the featured player who stands out front while the orchestra accompanies.
Common Collocations
- 1.featured soloist特邀独奏者
- 2.guest soloist客席独奏者
- 3.principal soloist首席独奏者
- 4.violin soloist小提琴独奏者
Example Sentences
- 1.
The violin soloist received a standing ovation.
- 2.
She trained for years before performing as a soloist.
- 3.
A guest soloist will join the orchestra tonight.