audition

• 名词，指为评估演员、歌手、乐手等表演者是否适合某一角色或职位而进行的试演或测试；也可指这种选拔活动本身。

A noun referring to a test or trial performance to assess the suitability of a performer, such as an actor, singer, or musician, for a particular role or part.

1. Sense of hearingB2formalmedical

   The ability to hear; the auditory faculty.

   听觉

   • The doctor tested the patient's audition after the accident.
   • Her audition was sharp, allowing her to detect the faintest sounds.
   • The musician's audition was crucial for his career.

   同义词earhearing

2. Performance testB1formalart

   A test of the suitability of a performer, such as an actor, singer, or dancer, for a particular role or job.

   试镜

   • She prepared for weeks for her audition for the lead role.
   • The director held auditions for the new play.
   • He was nervous before his audition for the band.

   同义词testtrialtry outtryout

3. Tryout performanceB1informalart

   To perform in order to get a role or position, often in a competitive setting.

   试演

   • She auditioned for the part of Juliet in the school play.
   • He auditioned for the dance company and got in.
   • They auditioned several singers before choosing the lead.

   同义词testtrialtryout

• 动词，指为争取戏剧、电影或音乐团体中的角色而表演一小段以展示自己是否合适；也指参加这类选拔。

A verb used to indicate the act of performing a short piece to demonstrate suitability for a role in a play, film, or music group.

1. To perform for a roleB1formal

   To give a short performance to demonstrate suitability for a part in a play, film, or show.

   试演

   • She auditioned for the lead role in the musical.
   • He auditioned in front of a panel of judges.
   • Many actors auditioned for the part but only one was chosen.

   同义词readtesttry out

2. To test or evaluateB2formal

   To assess someone's ability or suitability through a performance trial.

   试演评估

   • The director auditioned several singers for the choir.
   • They auditioned dancers for the upcoming tour.
   • The casting team auditioned over a hundred candidates.

   同义词assessevaluatescreentesttry out