audition
/ɔːˈdɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic ArtsWord #4359 in the learning path
试演；试镜；试音
Definitions
n. A short performance to show suitability for a performing role.
试演；试镜；试音
v. Perform or test someone for a role in a production.
参加试演；让…试演
Example
Lena practised her song before the audition yesterday.
莉娜昨天在试音前练习了她的歌曲。
Open auditions can help local theatres discover talented performers who lack professional training or industry connections.
公开试演能帮助地方剧院发现缺乏专业训练或行业人脉的优秀表演者。
Collocations
- attend an audition
- hold auditions
- audition for a role
Usage tip
现代常用义是试演、试镜，不是一般的听力。
FAQ
- What does audition mean?
- A short performance to show suitability for a performing role. Perform or test someone for a role in a production.
- How is audition pronounced?
- UK /ɔːˈdɪʃən/, US /ɔːˈdɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
