Singaporean Mandarin Database

This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.

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top actress

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释义

名词

在新加坡演艺圈很出色、正走红的女明星。

DEFINITION

Noun

A female star who stands out and is currently popular in Singapore’s entertainment industry.

由来
  • 成为阿姐必须具备许多条件,包括好的演技、样貌气质、谈吐举止等等。
  • 阿姐也需要拥有一出场就能马上吸引观众视线的魅力。
ETYMOLOGY
  • To be a top actress requires meeting many conditions, including having excellent acting skills, good looks and aura, and a pleasant demeanour.
  • A top actress must also possess charisma and can immediately attract the audience’s attention as soon as she makes her appearance.
例句
历来要上位做阿姐,除了角色,广告几项因素,非要通过媒体考验不可。(《联合早报》, 5/9/2009)
SAMPLE SENTENCE
As always, to rise to the position of top actress, apart from a few factors such as the roles one has acted in and their advertisement portfolio, one must also survive the scrutiny of the media. (Lianhe Zaobao, 5/9/2009)
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