on-screen
/ˌɒnˈskriːn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɑːnˈskriːn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈȯn-ˈskrēn ˈän-/ (ame, mw) · /ˌɒn ˈskriːn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɑːn ˈskriːn/ (ame, ipa)
on-screen — adverb
1. as part of the world shown in a film, series, or programme, not in the actor's a
as part of the world shown in a film, series, or programme, not in the actor's actual life away from filming
On-screen, Felipe plays a cruel king, but he jokes between takes.
contrast: story role vs real behaviour
Eleni and Jude look like rivals on-screen during the courtroom scenes.
The child seems fearless on-screen, though he hid at rehearsal.
On-screen, Darius looks fearless, yet he felt sick before filming.
- in character
narrower; stresses staying inside a role rather than simply appearing in the story
- in the story
a plain paraphrase that focuses on the fictional world
- on camera
broader; can describe any filmed moment, including interviews or documentaries
- off-screen
in the actor's or production's real life, outside the filmed story
文法句型
On-screen, [actor] ...
look ... on-screen
用法筆記
This sense usually contrasts the version of someone seen in the story with the actor's behaviour off camera. Distinguish from adverb sense 2, which is about something being visible on a display.
常見錯誤
2. in a position where people can see it on a television, cinema, phone, or compute
in a position where people can see it on a television, cinema, phone, or computer display
Hari's name flashed on-screen when the game announced the winner.
pattern: flash on-screen
The recipe stayed on-screen while Dewi chopped the garlic.
A yellow warning triangle appeared on-screen after the battery overheated.
During the news clip, the weather map remained on-screen for thirty seconds.
- on the display
a close paraphrase that is slightly more technical
- in view
broader; does not specifically say the thing is on a screen
- visibly
broader and more abstract; it lacks the screen-based meaning
- off-screen
not currently visible within the display area
- hidden
stresses that the viewer cannot see it
文法句型
appear on-screen
stay on-screen
用法筆記
This sense is common with text, names, icons, maps, and other things that briefly appear or stay visible on a display. Distinguish from adverb sense 1, which talks about a fictional role or scene rather than a display surface.
常見錯誤
on-screen — adjective
1. used for the version of a person, relationship, or event that exists inside a fi
used for the version of a person, relationship, or event that exists inside a film or television story
Critics praised Megan's on-screen chemistry with the child actor.
collocation: on-screen chemistry
The interview focused on the band's wild on-screen image from the 1990s.
The pair's on-screen marriage ended in the finale, though the actors are siblings.
Fans loved Tuan's on-screen friendship with the robot in the series.
- off-screen
about the actor's real behaviour or the production life outside the story
- real-life
stresses actual life rather than the fictional version
文法句型
on-screen chemistry
on-screen image
on-screen relationship
用法筆記
This sense usually modifies nouns about a role, bond, image, or event inside the story world. Distinguish from adjective sense 2, which simply means that words or pictures are shown on a display.
常見錯誤
2. shown or written inside a digital or projected picture area where viewers can re
shown or written inside a digital or projected picture area where viewers can read or watch it
The on-screen menu lets visitors choose subtitles in six languages.
collocation: on-screen menu
Christopher clicked the on-screen button marked Pay Now.
A red on-screen clock counted down the last ten seconds.
The teacher circled the on-screen diagram before asking the class to copy it.
文法句型
on-screen menu
on-screen text
on-screen button
用法筆記
This sense usually appears before nouns such as menu, text, button, or diagram. Distinguish from adjective sense 1, which refers to the story version of people or events rather than items displayed to viewers.