heartthrobs

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heartthrobs — noun

  • heartthrobssingular
  • heartthrobsesplural

1. A male celebrity, especially a singer or movie star, who is regarded as very han

1.名詞B2
釋義

A male celebrity, especially a singer or movie star, who is regarded as very handsome and who attracts strong adoration from many fans, particularly younger women.

例句

Selim became a national heartthrob after his first romantic film came out.

countable noun with [a(n)] + [adjective/nationality] heartthrob

The music magazine listed the year's top ten heartthrobs on the cover.

plural form: top ten heartthrobs

同義詞
  • pin-up

    Emphasises the person's image appearing on posters or magazine pages; slightly more old-fashioned.

  • sex symbol

    Focuses on sexual attractiveness rather than romantic appeal; can describe women too.

  • idol

    Broader term covering any celebrity admired by fans, not just for looks.

  • crush

    Informal noun meaning the person someone has romantic feelings for; not limited to celebrities.

文法句型

[adjective] heartthrob (e.g. teenage heartthrob / Hollywood heartthrob)

someone's heartthrob (e.g. her childhood heartthrob)

用法筆記

Common in entertainment journalism and fan discussions. The term became popular in the mid‑20th century with the rise of teen magazines and Hollywood star culture. It is often used with a possessive or an adjective describing the person's appeal (teenage heartthrob, international heartthrob).

常見錯誤

❌She is a heartthrob.
✅He is a heartthrob.
💡The noun traditionally describes a man, though modern usage sometimes extends to women. Stick with male referents for the standard sense.
❌He is a heartthrob scientist.
✅He is a heartthrob actor.
💡The word is almost always used for entertainers (actors, singers), not professionals in other fields.