tragedienne
/truh-jee-dee-en/US // trəˌdʒi diˈɛn //
悲剧,悲剧演员,悲剧人物,悲剧性
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : an actress especially noted for performing tragic roles.
Examples
Her genius as a tragedienne surpassed her talent as a singer.
On the evening in question, a very large audience greeted the tragedienne, and she was received, with much enthusiasm.
She stood waiting for her cue, but as it was given, to the amazement of all, the great tragedienne glided upon the stage.
I said I would be the greatest living tragedienne—hurled this at a lot of cat-minds down in Kentucky fifteen years ago.
Anne was placed with Clairon, the great tragedienne, to learn acting, and with Mlle. Fel to learn singing.
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