compere
/ˈkɒm.peər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɑːm.per/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkäm-ˌper/ (ame, mw)
compere — 名詞
- comperesingular
- comperesplural
1. a person who introduces the different performers, speakers, or acts during a liv
主持人
在節目中介紹表演者的串場人
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
The compere walked onto the stage and welcomed the audience to the charity concert.
主持人走上舞台，歡迎觀眾參加這場慈善音樂會。
A good compere needs to keep the energy high between musical acts during a long evening show.
一位好的主持人在漫長的晚間演出中，需要在每個音樂表演之間維持現場的熱烈氣氛。
collocation: good compere
The radio compere introduced each song with a short story about the band.
電台主持人介紹每首歌時，都會分享一個關於該樂團的小故事。
Yuki, the festival compere, asked the crowd to give a warm welcome to the opening act.
音樂節主持人 Yuki 請全場觀眾以熱烈掌聲歡迎開場表演團體。
Santiago worked as a compere for a local television station's morning programme.
Santiago 在一家地方電視台的晨間節目擔任主持人。
- 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
compere — 動詞
- comperepresent simple I / you / we / they
- comperes3rd person singular
- compering-ing form
- comperedpast simple
1. to act as the person who introduces performers, guests, or acts during a show or
主持
擔任節目或活動的主持人
to act as the person who introduces performers, guests, or acts during a show or event and keeps everything running smoothly
Aisha compered the school talent show and introduced each act with great enthusiasm.
Aisha 主持了學校的才藝表演，並以極大的熱情介紹每一個節目。
compere + [event type]
A famous comedian was asked to compere the awards ceremony at the national theatre.
一位知名喜劇演員受邀在國家劇院主持頒獎典禮。
passive: be asked to compere + [event]
Mateo compered the wedding reception, telling funny stories about the couple between the speeches.
Mateo 主持了這場婚宴，在致詞之間穿插講述新人的有趣故事。
Farid has compered many charity events and knows how to keep the audience engaged throughout the evening.
Farid 主持過許多慈善活動，很懂得如何讓觀眾在整晚保持投入。
Who is going to compere the quiz night at the community centre this Friday?
這星期五誰要在社區中心主持益智問答之夜？
文法句型
compere + [event]
compere for + [event]
compere + adverb (well, beautifully)
用法筆記
In American English, 'emcee' or 'host' is used instead. The verb is used both transitively ('compere an event') and intransitively ('She compered beautifully').