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词汇 figurant
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Definition of figurant in English:

figurant

nounFeminine figurante ˈfɪɡjʊr(ə)nt
  • A supernumerary actor who has little or nothing to say.

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    Example sentencesExamples
    • The number of part-time or full-time film extras (or figurants) in Shanghai is not known but it is certain that their number is increasing rapidly as the entertainment business becomes more prosperous.
    • Holst's figurant represents humanity exposed to the occult powers of the unfixed stars as they orbit through the twelve astrological houses of the zodiac.
    • Don't worry figurant, he's not mad at you.

Origin

French, present participle of figurer 'to figure'.

Definition of figurant in US English:

figurant

noun
  • A supernumerary actor.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Don't worry figurant, he's not mad at you.
    • The number of part-time or full-time film extras (or figurants) in Shanghai is not known but it is certain that their number is increasing rapidly as the entertainment business becomes more prosperous.
    • Holst's figurant represents humanity exposed to the occult powers of the unfixed stars as they orbit through the twelve astrological houses of the zodiac.

Origin

French, present participle of figurer ‘to figure’.

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