all-star
/ˈɔːl stɑː(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌɔlstˈɑr] /ˈɔːl stɑːr/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌɔlstˈɑr] /ˈȯl-ˌstär/ (ame, mw)
all-star — 形容詞
1. made up of or featuring the most famous, best, or most admired people in a parti
全明星
由頂尖人物組成的
made up of or featuring the most famous, best, or most admired people in a particular sports league or entertainment industry
The film had an all-star cast that included actors from twelve different countries.
這部電影擁有全明星陣容，包含來自十二個不同國家的演員。
collocation: all-star cast
Noor watched the all-star basketball game on television with his cousins.
Noor 和表兄弟們一起在電視上觀看全明星籃球賽。
collocation: all-star game
The fashion show featured an all-star lineup of designers from around the world.
這場時裝秀聚集了來自世界各地的全明星設計師陣容。
Hui bought a ticket to the all-star concert before it sold out.
Hui 在全明星演唱會門票賣完之前買到了一張。
The restaurant was run by an all-star team of chefs from Michelin-starred kitchens.
這家餐廳由一群來自米其林星級餐廳的全明星廚師團隊經營。
- star-studded
more informal, often used for film casts or event lineups
- top-tier
focuses on quality level rather than fame
- premier
more formal, emphasises being the best rather than famous
文法句型
all-star + noun
用法筆記
Always placed before a noun. Very common in sports broadcasting and entertainment news.
常見錯誤
all-star — 名詞
1. a sports player chosen to represent their region or league in a special game tha
全明星隊員
入選明星賽的運動選手
a sports player chosen to represent their region or league in a special game that brings together the strongest athletes
Joon was named an all-star for the third time in his basketball career.
Joon 在他的籃球生涯中第三次入選全明星隊員。
pattern: be named an all-star
Each all-star received a gold medal and a trophy at the ceremony.
每位全明星隊員都在典禮上獲得了一面金牌和一座獎盃。
The coach selected six all-stars to represent the region in the final match.
教練選出了六位全明星隊員來代表該地區參加總決賽。
Justin trained hard every day hoping to be chosen as an all-star.
Justin 每天努力訓練，希望自己被選為全明星隊員。
- star player
broader — does not require official selection to a specific team
- top athlete
focuses on ability rather than selection status
- benchwarmer
informal, opposite in playing time and recognition
文法句型
be named an all-star
be voted an all-star
用法筆記
Most common in North American professional sports leagues such as the NBA, MLB, and NFL. The noun form is often preceded by 'an' because 'all' begins with a vowel sound.
常見錯誤
2. someone who is recognised as being among the very best in their profession, hobb
頂尖人物
某領域中表現最出色的人
someone who is recognised as being among the very best in their profession, hobby, or area of work
In the design industry, Yael is considered an all-star for her creative work.
在設計產業中，Yael 因為她的創意作品而被視為頂尖人物。
pattern: considered an all-star in [field]
The head nurse is an all-star in the hospital's surgical unit.
這位護理長是醫院外科部門的頂尖人物。
Valentina became an all-star at her company after leading the new project.
Valentina 在帶領新專案後，成了公司裡的頂尖人物。
Young musicians dream of being recognised as all-stars in the music industry.
年輕音樂家夢想能在音樂界被認可為頂尖人物。
文法句型
be + an all-star (in/at + field)
用法筆記
Extended metaphor from sports. Used across business, arts, education, and other non-sport fields. Likely to appear in workplace praise or media profiles.