minor role

• 指戏剧、电影或其他表演中不重要或戏份很少的角色；也比喻在任何情境中地位低、影响力小的位置。

A small or unimportant part in a play, film, or other performance; also used metaphorically to describe a position of little significance or influence in any situation.

1. Small or unimportant partB1formal

   A part or position in a project, play, film, or organization that is not central or significant.

   次要角色

   • She played a minor role in the school play.
   • His minor role in the project meant he had little influence.
   • The actor accepted a minor role in the movie to gain experience.

2. Limited influenceB2formal

   A position or function that has little impact or authority in a situation.

   次要角色

   • The committee gave him a minor role in the decision-making process.
   • She felt her minor role in the company was not fulfilling.
   • He had only a minor role in the negotiations.