role

n.

1. 作用, 职责
   • The success of her business made it difficult for her to fulfil her role as wife and mother.
     她在事业上的成功使她难以尽到当妻子和母亲的职责。
   • The headmaster plays an important role in the good running of a school.
     办好一所学校, 校长起重要作用。
2. 角色
   • She prefers to play comic roles.
     她更喜欢扮演滑稽角色。