1. to play a part or character in a performance
在表演中扮演一個角色或人物
She will role the lead character in the school play.
她將在校園劇中擔任主角。
He has roled a detective in several television series.
他曾在多部電視劇中扮演偵探。
Role Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
role
verb
快速理解
What does "Role" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Role"?
「role」作為動詞時，意指扮演特定角色或發揮特定功能。
- 1
扮演角色
EN: to play a role or character
翻譯: 扮演某個角色或人物
- 2
發揮功能
EN: to serve a function or purpose
翻譯: 發揮某種功能或作用
- 3
擔任職責
EN: to act in a specific capacity or duty
翻譯: 擔任特定的職責或身分
小提醒：「role」作動詞使用在英文中較不常見，通常會以「play a role」或「serve as」等片語來表達相同概念，直接當動詞用可能聽起來較為正式或新穎。
發音（How to Pronounce "Role" in English）
How to pronounce "Role" in English?"Role" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Role" from YouTube Videos
Athlane (S19) - YC Tech Talks, Gaming 2020 (November 9, 2020)
Y Combinator
“uh would love to kind of talk with anyone who's looking for an engineering role, anyone who's looking for an operations role and anyone who's super customer empathetic.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Role"?How does "Role" change by context?
2. to function or serve in a particular capacity
以特定身份或功能發揮作用
This software roles as the primary security filter for the network.
這款軟體在網路中扮演主要安全過濾器的角色。
In the meeting, she roled as the mediator between the two departments.
在會議中，她擔任了兩個部門之間的調解人。
3. to assume or take on a specific duty or position
承擔或擔任特定的職責或職位
He agreed to role the project manager for the new initiative.
他同意擔任這個新專案的專案經理。
After the merger, she will role additional responsibilities in the Asia-Pacific region.
合併後，她將在亞太地區承擔額外的職責。
4. to behave in a way expected of a particular social position
表現出符合特定社會地位的行為
In traditional societies, individuals are expected to role according to their gender and status.
在傳統社會中，人們被期望根據其性別和地位來行事。
He finds it difficult to role the part of a stern father.
他覺得很難扮演嚴父的角色。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Role"?How to make natural sentences with "Role"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| role-play + (something) | 角色扮演（某事） | The trainees will role-play a difficult customer interaction. (學員們將角色扮演一個棘手的客戶互動情境。) |
| role-play + as + (someone) | 扮演…的角色 | Children often role-play as superheroes. (孩子們經常扮演超級英雄的角色。) |
| be role-played + by + (someone) | 由…扮演 | The scenario was role-played by two experienced actors. (這個情境由兩位經驗豐富的演員扮演。) |
用法說明
How is "Role" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Role"?
role in doing vs role to do
- 當 role 作為動詞使用時，其後通常接 in + V-ing 或 in + 名詞 的結構，表示「在...中扮演角色/發揮作用」。
- 標準的動詞用法是 role in doing something，強調在一個過程或活動中的參與。
- role to do something 並非標準的英文搭配，應避免使用。
- 若要表達「扮演...的角色」，可使用 play a role in...；若強調「發揮...的作用」，可使用 serve a role in...。 EN: She will role in managing the new project. 翻譯: 她將在新專案的管理中扮演角色。
EN:He served a key role in developing the software.
翻譯:他在開發這款軟體中發揮了關鍵作用。
EN:His job is to role to coordinate the teams.
翻譯:他的工作是協調各團隊。
EN:His job is to play a role in coordinating the teams.
翻譯:他的工作是在協調各團隊中扮演角色。
總結建議
作為動詞時，應使用 role in + V-ing/Noun 的結構，避免使用 role to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Role" and similar words?How to choose "Role" vs alternatives?
role vs act
「role」強調扮演某種身份或職責，而「act」則側重於表演行為或假裝。
role vs function
「role」著重於人或事物在特定情境中的身份與職責，而「function」強調其設計目的或運作方式。
role vs serve
「role」強調扮演特定身份，而「serve」則強調提供服務或滿足需求。
口語用法
How is "Role" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Role"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人對某人角色的看法或指派時，常會使用。 EN: So, what role did they give you in the new project? 翻譯: 所以，他們在新專案裡給你安排了什麼角色？
EN:She kept saying, "You need to role-play as the client."
翻譯:她一直說：「你需要扮演客戶的角色。」
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，有時會用誇張或戲謔的語氣強調「扮演」或「充當」某個不尋常或臨時的角色。 EN: Tonight, I have to role as the family tech support again. 翻譯: 今晚，我又得充當家裡的技術支援了。
EN:Can you role as the bad cop so I can be the nice one?
翻譯:你能不能扮演壞警察，讓我來當好人的角色？
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，可能會用 "to role" 或 "role... as" 等片段作為暫時的填充詞。 EN: His job is to... role... as a mediator between departments. 翻譯: 他的工作是…那個…扮演部門之間的協調者。
EN:We need someone to, you know, role-play the angry customer for the training.
翻譯:我們需要有人，你知道的，在培訓中扮演生氣顧客的角色。
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "role" 直接用作動詞（如 "to role someone"），建議使用更標準的動詞如 "to act as"、"to serve as" 或 "to play a role" 等片語來表達。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Role"?What fixed phrases with "Role" should I remember?
role-play
verb
角色扮演
role-play as
verb + as + [character/role]
扮演...的角色
role reverse
verb (often used as 'role-reverse')
角色互換
take on a role
verb phrase
承擔一個角色
assign a role
verb phrase
指派一個角色
define a role
verb phrase
定義一個角色
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Role"?Which "Role" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He roles as a mentor in the project.
✓He plays a role as a mentor in the project.
「role」作為名詞，不能直接用作動詞表示「扮演」。應使用「play a role」或「serve as」等動詞片語。
×This factor roles in the decision-making process.
✓This factor plays a role in the decision-making process.
描述某事物「起作用」或「有影響」時，應使用「play a role in」，而非將「role」當作動詞使用。
×He will role the character of Hamlet.
✓He will play the role of Hamlet.
「role」是名詞，指「角色」。表達「扮演某個角色」應使用動詞「play」加上「the role of」。
×What is your role to do in the team?
✓What is your role in the team?
詢問某人的「角色」或「職責」時，使用「What is your role...?」即可，不需要加上「to do」。職責內容通常已隱含在「role」中。
×She has an important role for managing the budget.
✓She has an important role in managing the budget.
表達「在...方面有角色/職責」時，正確的介系詞是「in」，而不是「for」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Role"?What are tense/participle forms of "Role"?
roles(3rd_singular)roling(present_participle)roled(past)roled(past_participle)