How do you use "actor" in a sentence?

She's always dreamed of becoming a professional actor. The actor gave an outstanding performance in the lead role. All the actors in the play were from the local drama school.

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Q: What does "actor" mean?

A person who performs in plays, films, or television An actor is a person who performs in plays, films, or television. While 'actress' exists for women, 'actor' is increasingly used as a gender-neutral term. Related words include 'acting' (the profession) and 'act' (to perform). In formal contexts, 'actor' can mean someone who takes action.

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Meaning: A person who performs in plays, films, or television

演员

actor, actriz

俳優、役者

배우, 연기자

An actor is a person who performs in plays, films, or television. While 'actress' exists for women, 'actor' is increasingly used as a gender-neutral term. Related words include 'acting' (the profession) and 'act' (to perform). In formal contexts, 'actor' can mean someone who takes action.

「actor」是在戏剧、电影或电视中表演的人。虽然女性有「actress」，但「actor」越来越多地被用作性别中立的术语。相关词包括「acting」（职业）和「act」（表演）。在正式语境中，「actor」可以指采取行动的人。

Un actor es una persona que actúa en obras de teatro, películas o televisión. Aunque existe «actress» para mujeres, «actor» se usa cada vez más como término neutral en cuanto al género. Palabras relacionadas incluyen «acting» (la profesión) y «act» (actuar).

「actor」は演劇、映画、またはテレビで演じる人です。女性用の「actress」がありますが、「actor」はますます性別に関係なく使われるようになっています。関連語には「acting」（職業）と「act」（演じる）があります。正式な文脈では「actor」は行動を起こす人を意味することもあります。

Actor는 연극, 영화 또는 텔레비전에서 연기하는 사람입니다. 여성을 지칭하는 'actress'라는 단어가 있지만, 'actor'는 점점 성별 구분 없이 사용되고 있습니다. 관련 단어로는 'acting'(연기라는 직업)과 'act'(연기하다)가 있습니다. 격식체에서 'actor'는 행동을 취하는 사람을 의미하기도 합니다.

Examples

She's always dreamed of becoming a professional actor.
她一直梦想成为一名专业演员。
Ella siempre ha soñado con convertirse en actriz profesional.
彼女はずっとプロの俳優になることを夢見てきました。
그녀는 항상 전문 배우가 되는 것을 꿈꿔 왔습니다.
The actor gave an outstanding performance in the lead role.
这位演员在主角中表现出色。
El actor dio una actuación sobresaliente en el papel principal.
その俳優は主役で見事な演技を見せました。
그 배우는 주연으로서 뛰어난 연기를 보여주었습니다.
All the actors in the play were from the local drama school.
剧中所有演员都来自当地的戏剧学校。
Todos los actores de la obra eran de la escuela de teatro local.
劇の俳優全員が地元の演劇学校出身でした。
연극에 출연한 배우 전원이 지역 연극 학교 출신이었습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'actor' meaning 'a doer' or 'a driver', from 'actus' (a doing), past participle of 'agere' (to do, drive). The theatrical sense dates from the 16th century. Related to 'act' and 'agent'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal