act, action, deed, operation, performance
这些名词均含“行为、行动”之意。
1、act :一般指具体的、短暂的或个别的行为,强调行为的完成及其效果。
eg: My first act was to run into the waiting room.(我的第一个行动就是跑进客厅。)
2、action :普通用词,着重行动的过程。
eg: The time has come for action.(行动的时候到了。)
3、deed :较庄重用词,除泛指各种行为外,还可用于指某种高尚或伟大的行为,故常译作“功绩,业绩”。
eg: Deeds are better than words when people are in need of help.(当别人需要帮助时, 行动胜于语言。)
4、operation :多指一连串行动或行为的完成方式。
eg: The operation for now is to shoot the killer and rescue the hostage.(现在需要做的就是射中杀人犯,解救人质。)
5、performance :主要指行动的方式方法。
eg: His performance in the exams was not very good.(他考得不是很好。)
actor, player, performer
这些名词均有“演员”之意。
1、actor :指在舞台剧、电影、电视剧或广播剧中以演出为职业的男演员,侧重扮演的角色。
eg: An actor must be able to memorize his lines.(演员须善于熟记台词。)
2、player :侧重指职业或业余舞台演员。
eg: The players of Romeo and Juliet are very professional.(演《罗密欧与朱丽叶》这部舞台剧的演员十分专业。)
3、performer :使用广泛,不仅可指舞台或影视演员,而且可指舞蹈演员、乐器演奏等的演员,侧重在观众面前的实际表演。
eg: 1.She’s a seasoned concert performer.(她是富有经验的音乐会演奏家。)
2.His recitals have earned him recognition as a talented performer.(他的演奏会使他赢得了天才演奏家的赞誉。)
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