voice-over
UK/ˈvɔɪsˌəʊvə/US
Definitions
n.
Narration by an unseen speaker in a film, ad, or broadcast.
画外音；旁白
Root Breakdown
Native Englishvoiceroot
+
-connector
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overroot
=voice-over
voice + over = a voice laid "over" the picture without the speaker appearing on screen.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The documentary used a calm voice-over to guide viewers.