person
actor
/ˈæktər/
释义与例句
n.
1
A person who performs a role in a play, movie, or television show.
演员
Who is your favorite actor?
你最喜欢的演员是谁？
2
A person or entity that takes part in an action or process.
参与者（比喻/引申义）
He was a major actor in the peace talks.
他是和谈的主要参与者。
记忆技巧
在现代美式英语中，Actor 已逐渐成为通用词。虽然 Actress 专指女演员，但现在许多女演员也更喜欢被称为 Actor，以强调职业平等。