compere

/ˈkɒm.peər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɑːm.per/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkäm-ˌper/ (ame, mw)

compere — noun

  • comperesingular
  • comperesplural

1. a person who introduces the different performers, speakers, or acts during a liv

1.名詞B2
釋義

a person who introduces the different performers, speakers, or acts during a live show, television programme, or radio broadcast, and keeps the event running on schedule

例句

The compere walked onto the stage and welcomed the audience to the charity concert.

A good compere needs to keep the energy high between musical acts during a long evening show.

collocation: good compere

同義詞
  • host

    more general term used internationally for any person who welcomes guests on a show

  • emcee

    American English equivalent; also used for informal events like parties

  • presenter

    common on British television for someone who introduces segments on a programme

  • announcer

    focuses on the voice role rather than full audience engagement; more common in radio

文法句型

a/an + compere

the + compere

compere + for + [event/show]

用法筆記

Common in British English; in American English the equivalent is 'emcee' (or 'MC') or simply 'host'. The word describes roles on TV, radio, or the stage rather than informal events.

常見錯誤

❌The compere announced the winner at the sports event.
✅The announcer announced the winner at the sports event.
💡'compere' is used for entertainment shows, not sports events, where 'announcer' or 'commentator' is correct.
❌She was the compere of the meeting.
✅She was the chair of the meeting.
💡'compere' applies to shows with an audience and performers, not business meetings.

compere — verb