Cameo



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 浮雕宝石; ( 演员) 特别出演
• ［英］ n. 浮雕宝石 ( jewel carved in relief)
• ［类］ peccadillo : offense / cameo : sculpture ( 小错是小冒犯 / 小浮雕是小雕刻品)

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural -eos)

• Etymology: Middle English camew, from Middle French camau, kamaheu
• Date: 15th century
• 1.
  • a. a gem carved in relief; especially a small piece of sculpture on a stone or shell cut in relief in one layer with another contrasting layer serving as background
  • b. a small medallion with a profiled head in relief
• 2. a carving or sculpture made in the manner of a cameo
• 3. a usually brief literary or filmic piece that brings into delicate or sharp relief the character of a person, place, or event
• 4. a small theatrical role usually performed by a well-known actor and often limited to a single scene; broadly a brief appearance or role
• ? cameo adjective
• ? cameo transitive verb

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