starlet

IPA/ˈstɑːlət/
KK[stˈɑrlət]IPA/ˈstɑːrlət/

starlet — 名詞

  • starletsingular
  • starletsplural

1. a young woman who works in film or television and is just starting her career, w

1.名詞B2
釋義

新進女星

剛出道、被看好會成名的年輕女演員

a young woman who works in film or television and is just starting her career, with the expectation that she will become well known in the future

例句

Imani started out as a starlet in low-budget films before becoming a famous actress.

Imani 從低成本的電影裡當新進女星起步，後來成了知名演員。

The fashion magazine featured a twenty-year-old starlet on its front cover.

這本時尚雜誌把一位二十歲的新進女星放在封面上。

collocation: starlet on the cover of a magazine

同義詞
  • newcomer

    broader term that can apply to anyone just starting out in any field, not just entertainment

  • rising star

    gender-neutral and less tied to acting; can refer to any quickly advancing talent

  • ingénue

    more specific term for a young, innocent female character or the actress who plays such a role

反義詞
  • veteran

    an experienced, established performer at the opposite end of the career spectrum

用法筆記

Starlet is used specifically for young women in the entertainment industry. For young men with similar careers, terms like 'up-and-coming actor' or 'young star' are more common.

常見錯誤

❌The male starlet won an award for best newcomer.
✅The young actor won an award for best newcomer.
💡Starlet is used specifically for young women, not men.