cameo

IPA/ˈkæmiəʊ/
KK[kˈæmiˌo]IPA/ˈkæmiəʊ/

cameo — noun

  • cameosingular
  • cameosplural

1. a brief role in a film, television episode, or play during which a famous person

1.名詞B2
釋義

a brief role in a film, television episode, or play during which a famous person makes a short appearance but is not one of the main performers

例句

Shirin loved spotting her favourite singer in a surprise cameo during the new comedy series.

surprise cameo — collocation describing an unexpected brief role

The director asked the star to make a brief cameo in the film's opening scene.

make a cameo — verb + noun collocation

同義詞
  • cameo role

    the full phrase for this sense; more formal than 'cameo' alone

  • guest appearance

    can be longer than a cameo and may involve the actor playing themselves

  • walk-on part

    typically even shorter than a cameo, with no speaking lines

反義詞

文法句型

a cameo (in something)

cameo + noun (cameo appearance)

常見錯誤

❌She had a cameo in the movie as the main villain.
✅She had a cameo in the movie as a minor character.
💡A cameo is always brief and small; the lead or main villain cannot have a cameo.
❌He made a cameo for three seasons of the show.
✅He made a guest appearance for three seasons of the show.
💡A cameo is a single short scene, not a recurring role.

2. a small but noticeable part that someone plays in a game, contest, event, or oth

2.名詞C1
釋義

a small but noticeable part that someone plays in a game, contest, event, or other activity outside of film or theatre

例句

Tunde made a brief cameo in the charity football game and scored one goal.

brief cameo in a sports context — extended usage

The pop star's cameo at the fashion show drew more attention than the clothes did.

同義詞

文法句型

a cameo (in something)

用法筆記

This sense extends the film meaning to any kind of event or activity where someone joins briefly in a way that people notice.

3. a decorative accessory with a carved pattern that rises in one colour above a se

3.名詞B2
釋義

a decorative accessory with a carved pattern that rises in one colour above a second colour, often oval in shape

例句

Mira wears her grandmother's antique cameo brooch every year at the family reunion dinner.

antique cameo brooch — noun + adjective collocation

The shop displayed a cameo ring with a white flower carved on dark blue agate.

cameo ring — jewellery collocation

同義詞

文法句型

a cameo (brooch / ring / pendant)

用法筆記

Traditionally, cameo jewellery uses two layers of stone or shell, with the upper layer carved into the design.

常見錯誤

❌She wore a cameo around her neck.' (when referring to a pendant)
✅She wore a cameo pendant around her neck.
💡'Cameo' alone describes the carving technique, not the type of jewellery; specify the item.