character actor
US /ˈkær.ək.tər ˌæk.tər/
UK /ˈkær.ək.tər ˌæk.tər/
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性格演员, 配角演员
an actor who specializes in playing unusual or eccentric characters rather than leading roles
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He's a well-known character actor, always playing the quirky sidekick.
他是一位著名的性格演员，总是扮演古怪的配角。
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Many great films rely on strong performances from character actors.
许多优秀电影都依赖于性格演员的精彩表演。