1 the position or function of sb/sth in a particular situation 地位;作用;(扮演的)角色:
Parents play a vital rolein their children's education.父母在教育子女方面起着至关重要的作用。
2 a person's part in a play, film, etc (戏剧、电影等的)角色:
She was chosen to play the role of Cleopatra.她被选定演克娄巴特拉一角。a leading rolein the film电影主角
role/rol; rəʊl/n [C]1 the way in which someone or something is involved in an activity or situation 作用﹐地位﹐角色: +of What is the role of the sales manager? 销售经理的职能是什么?+in the diet's role in the prevention of disease 饮食对预防疾病所起的作用The company plays a major role in the world's economy. 这家公司在世界经济中起着重要作用。2 a character in a play or film〔戏剧或电影中的〕角色: +of Brendan will play the role of Romeo. 布伦丹将扮演罗密欧的角色。
rolerolerolesnoun1what a person does, for example in an organization or a relationship: Your role is to welcome guests as they arrive.2a person's part in a play or film: He played the role of the King.