role/rəʊl $ roʊl/

n.

➊ a character played by an actor in a film or play

➋ the function or position that sb/sth has in a situation or activity

n. [C]

➊ 角色：[the role of sb] Julia played the role of the queen. 朱利亚扮演女王的角色。

◇the leading role 主角

➋ 作用；任务，职责：[role in (doing) sth] Edward played an important role in our success. 爱德华对我们的成功起了重要作用。

音组-ole/-əʊl $ -oʊl/

hole; pole; role; whole

同音 role; roll

常犯错误

✗ He is taking an active role to improve the environment.

✓ He is taking an active role in improving the environment. 他积极参与改善环境。