portray
gb/pɔɹtɹˈeɪ/ us/pɔɹtɹˈeɪ/
B1
Anh
~ 4400
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Động từ
B1
action
1
Represent in art or words
To show what a person or thing looks like or is like in a picture, book, movie, or other work.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to portray [someone/something] as [adjective]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'portray' with 'display'; 'display' means to show physically, while 'portray' means to represent through art or description.
Từ đồng nghĩa
depict (Often used for visual representation, but can also apply to written or spoken descriptions.)
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illustrate (Focuses more on visual explanation, often in drawings or diagrams.)
Từ trái nghĩa
conceal (To hide or not show something, the opposite of representing it openly.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
portray a character
|portray accurately
|portray vividly
|portray realistically
Chủ đề
art
|media
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Ví dụ
- The painting portrays the king in his royal robes.
- The novel portrays life in rural America during the 1930s.
- She portrayed the detective as a lonely but brilliant man.
- The documentary portrays the struggles of single parents.
- The film portrays the city as a dangerous place.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The photo portrays a happy family.
- This story portrays a young girl's dreams.
- The movie portrays a hero who saves the town.
- The artist portrays animals in nature.
Động từ
B1
action
2
Act the part of someone
To act as a person or character in a movie, play, or show.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to portray [a character] in [a production]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use 'pretend' instead of 'portray' in acting contexts; 'pretend' is less formal and lacks the professional performance sense.
Từ đồng nghĩa
play (Commonly used in acting contexts to mean taking on a role.)
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perform as (Emphasizes the act of performing rather than representing.)
Từ trái nghĩa
misrepresent (To present inaccurately; in acting, it could mean failing to capture the essence of the role.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
portray a role
|portray convincingly
|portray on stage
Chủ đề
entertainment
|acting
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Ví dụ
- She portrayed Queen Elizabeth I in the historical drama.
- He has portrayed many villains during his career.
- The actor portrayed a war hero in the new film.
- In the series, she portrays a dedicated doctor.
- He portrayed Hamlet on stage last year.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She portrays a teacher in the movie.
- He portrays a king in the play.
- The man portrays a hero in the story.
- My sister portrays a nurse in the school drama.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
portray
IPA
GB/pɔɹtɹˈeɪ/
US/pɔɹtɹˈeɪ/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
por - tray (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tray)
Các dạng từ
Verb
- Base: portray
- 3rd Person Singular: portrays
- Present Participle: portraying
- Past: portrayed
Họ từ
Forms
portrays
verb
portraying
verb
portrayed
verb
Advanced or less common
portraiture
noun C1
portraitist
noun
Cách diễn đạt
portray accurately
1/pɔɹtɹˈeɪ ˈækjɚɪtli/
fixed phrase
Show truthfully
To describe or show someone or something exactly as they are.
Ví dụ
- The report portrays the situation accurately.
- The artist portrayed the scene accurately.
portray as
1/pɔɹtɹˈeɪ ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Show someone/something in a certain light
To show or describe someone or something as having particular qualities.
Ví dụ
- The media often portrays him as a genius.
- The book portrays her as strong and independent.
portray in a positive light
1/pɔɹtɹˈeɪ ˈɪn ə pˈɑzɪtɪv lˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Show someone/something favorably
To show or describe someone or something in a good way.
Ví dụ
- The documentary portrays the community in a positive light.
- He tried to portray his actions in a positive light.