hollywood
/ˈhɒliwʊd/ (bre, ipa) · [hˈɑliwˌʊd] /ˈhɑːliwʊd/ (ame, ipa) · [hˈɑliwˌʊd] /ˈhä-lē-ˌwu̇d/ (ame, mw) · /ˈhɒl.i.wʊd/ (bre, ipa) · [hˈɑliwˌʊd] /ˈhɑː.li.wʊd/ (ame, ipa)
hollywood — 名詞
1. America's commercial movie-making sector, together with the glamorous culture an
好萊塢
美國電影業及其文化
America's commercial movie-making sector, together with the glamorous culture and lifestyle that people widely associate with it
Indra moved to Los Angeles hoping to find work in Hollywood.
Indra 搬到洛杉磯，希望在好萊塢找到工作。
proper noun without article: in Hollywood
Wei says the movie industry today relies less on traditional Hollywood studios.
Wei 說現今的電影業對傳統好萊塢片商的依賴已減少許多。
attributive noun: Hollywood studios
The film won awards but did not attract a big Hollywood star.
那部電影得了獎，但沒有吸引到大牌好萊塢明星。
Talia's documentary was praised for telling a story that Hollywood usually ignores.
Talia 的紀錄片因講述好萊塢通常忽視的故事而受到讚揚。
For many young actors, making it in Hollywood is the ultimate dream.
對許多年輕演員來說，在好萊塢闖出名堂是最大的夢想。
- the movie industry
more literal and neutral, without the glamorous connotations
- the film business
sounds more commercial and less romantic than Hollywood
- Tinseltown
informal and slightly old-fashioned nickname for Hollywood
文法句型
Hollywood as a proper noun, no article
用法筆記
As a proper noun referring to the industry, 'Hollywood' is not normally preceded by 'the'. It can be used attributively (e.g. 'Hollywood studio', 'Hollywood actor') to describe things connected to the mainstream US film business.
常見錯誤
2. a famous area of Los Angeles, California, where the film and television industry
好萊塢區
洛杉磯的電影業所在地
a famous area of Los Angeles, California, where the film and television industry is based, known for landmarks such as the Hollywood sign and the Walk of Fame
Marco took a bus tour of Hollywood to see the famous Walk of Fame.
Marco 參加了好萊塢巴士旅遊團，參觀著名的星光大道。
place name: tour of Hollywood
The Hollywood sign is one of the most photographed landmarks in the world.
好萊塢標誌是世界上最常被拍攝的地標之一。
proper noun compound: Hollywood sign
Rin found an apartment in Hollywood within walking distance of two recording studios.
Rin 在好萊塢找到一間公寓，步行就能到兩間錄音室。
Every year, thousands of tourists visit Hollywood hoping to spot a celebrity.
每年有成千上萬的遊客造訪好萊塢，希望能看到名人。
- the Hollywood district
slightly more formal, explicitly refers to the neighbourhood boundaries
- Tinseltown
informal, can refer to both the industry and the district
文法句型
Hollywood as a place name
用法筆記
When referring to the physical district, 'Hollywood' sometimes appears as 'the Hollywood district' or 'the Hollywood area', but the bare proper noun is most common. Distinguish from sense 1 (FILM INDUSTRY): in this sense, the focus is on the location itself, not the industry metaphor.
常見錯誤
3. a city in southeastern Florida, just north of Miami, known for its beach and boa
好萊塢市
佛羅里達州東南部城市
a city in southeastern Florida, just north of Miami, known for its beach and boardwalk
The García family moved to Hollywood, Florida, for the warmer winters.
García 一家為了度過較溫暖的冬天，搬到了佛羅里達州的好萊塢。
city name with state clarification
Hollywood Beach has a long boardwalk popular with walkers and cyclists.
好萊塢海灘有一條長長的木板步道，很受散步和騎自行車的人歡迎。
Ziad took a flight to Fort Lauderdale and then drove south to Hollywood.
Ziad 搭飛機到勞德岱堡，再開車向南前往好萊塢。
Folake found an apartment in Hollywood, Florida, just two blocks from the ocean.
Folake 在佛羅里達州的好萊塢找到一間公寓，離海邊只有兩個街區。
文法句型
Hollywood as a city name
用法筆記
In writing, this city is usually specified as 'Hollywood, Florida' or 'Hollywood, FL' to avoid confusion with Los Angeles. The city is much smaller and less internationally known than its California namesake.
常見錯誤
hollywood — 形容詞
- hollywoodpositive
- more hollywoodcomparative
- most hollywoodsuperlative
1. referring to something that feels unrealistically glamorous or exciting, as if i
好萊塢式的
像電影情節般誇張而不真實的
referring to something that feels unrealistically glamorous or exciting, as if it were taken straight from a Hollywood film
Their wedding was a Hollywood-style event with a red carpet and fireworks.
他們的婚禮是一場好萊塢式盛宴，鋪著紅地毯還有煙火。
compound modifier: Hollywood-style
Critics said the film's plot was too Hollywood to be taken seriously by adults.
影評人說那部電影的情節太誇張，大人無法認真看待。
predicative: too Hollywood to [verb]
Élise laughed at the Hollywood ending where the hero saves everyone at the last second.
Élise 看到那個好萊塢式結局笑了出來——主角在最後一秒拯救了所有人。
Harper described the party as pure Hollywood — the music was loud and everyone looked stunning.
Harper 形容那場派對簡直像好萊塢一樣——音樂震耳欲聾，每個人都光彩奪目。
The courtroom scene felt too dramatic — almost Hollywood in its intensity.
法庭的那一幕戲劇性太強了，誇張得簡直像好萊塢電影。
- glamorous
focuses on beauty and luxury rather than dramatic unreality
- dramatic
broader meaning; lacks the specific film-industry reference
- over-the-top
informal, emphasises excess and exaggeration
- cinematic
more neutral and technical; describes film-like quality without negative judgement
- realistic
down-to-earth and believable
- understated
simple and not showy
文法句型
a Hollywood [noun]
too Hollywood to [verb]
用法筆記
As an adjective, 'Hollywood' is typically used informally and often carries a slightly critical tone, suggesting that something lacks realism. It is frequently combined with nouns like 'ending', 'smile', or 'style' to form familiar collocations.