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释义

名词

在新加坡演艺圈很出色、知名度极高的女明星。

DEFINITION

Noun

A female star who stands out and is well-known in Singapore’s entertainment scene.

由来
  • ƒ有一种说法是“阿姐”源自“大姐”一词，意指她们在行业中具有影响力的地位。另一种说法是这个词可能源自广东话。
  • 新加坡的“阿姐”指那些以出色的表演能力、良好的外貌和个性著称的女演员。
  • 她们极具魅力，一出场就能吸引观众的注意力。
  • ƒ新加坡的阿姐包括郑惠玉、范文芳和郭舒贤。

ETYMOLOGY
  • One belief is that “阿姐” originated from “大姐” (meaning “big sister”), alluding to their influential position in the industry. Another belief is that the term may have originated from Cantonese.
  • Singapore’s “阿姐” are those actresses who stand out for their acting ability, good looks, and personality.
  • They have great charisma and can attract the audience’s attention as soon as they make their appearance.
  • Examples of “阿姐” in Singapore include Zoe Tay, Fann Wong and Ann Kok.

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
To rise to the position of top actress, apart from one’s acting skills and appearances in advertisements, one must also survive the scrutiny of the media. (Lianhe Zaobao, 5/9/2009)
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