Unit29 影视与流行文化

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  • 话题:影视与流行文化——考研阅读媒介娱乐类文章(流媒体、粉丝经济、名人文化、流行趋势)的骨架词。新闻报道与社交传播词汇见 Unit10-媒体与传播,文学艺术类词汇见 Unit28-艺术与文学,剧院等场所词见 Unit23-场所与机构
  • 学法:先通读词表划掉已熟词;重点记"搭配与例句"列;学完做文末自测,按 导览 的 1/2/4/7/15 天周期复习
  • 音标为美式 IPA;例句均为本站自编

词表(50 词)

单词音标词性与核心释义搭配与例句记忆点
episode/ˈepɪsoʊd/n. (剧集的)一集;(人生的)一段经历the final episode 大结局;the latest episode 最新一集;例句:The final episode drew over ten million viewers. 大结局吸引了超过一千万观众。epi-(在上)+ sode(进入):插进整体的一段;"一段患病经历"义医疗阅读见
sequel/ˈsiːkwəl/n. 续集;后续a sequel to the hit film 票房大片的续集;例句:The studio has greenlit a sequel. 制片厂已批准拍摄续集。sequ(跟随,同 sequence):跟着来的;the sequel to the scandal 丑闻的后续
genre/ˈʒɑːnrə/n. 体裁;类型literary genres 文学体裁;blend several genres 融合多种类型;例句:The album crosses several musical genres. 这张专辑跨越多种曲风。法语借词;与 gender(性别)同源"种类"
soundtrack/ˈsaʊndtræk/n. 影视配乐;电影原声the film's soundtrack 电影配乐;例句:The soundtrack topped the download charts. 电影原声登顶下载榜。sound + track(音轨)
celebrity/səˈlebrəti/n. 名人;名声celebrity endorsements 名人代言;a global celebrity 全球名人;例句:The brand relies on celebrity endorsements to reach young buyers. 该品牌靠名人代言触达年轻买家。celebrate 的名词:被广泛谈论的人;celebrity culture 名人文化
binge/bɪndʒ/n./v. 无节制的狂热行为binge-watching 刷剧;a shopping binge 疯狂购物;例句:Binge-watching entire seasons in one sitting is now the norm. 一次刷完整季如今已成常态。binge-watch(刷剧)为网络时代高频合成词;eating binge 暴食
blockbuster/ˈblɑːkbʌstər/n. 大片;轰动之作a summer blockbuster 暑期大片;例句:The superhero blockbuster broke opening-day records. 这部超级英雄大片打破了首日票房纪录。block(街区)+ buster(破坏者):炸翻街区的作品
box office/ˈbɑːks ɔːfɪs/n. 票房;售票处top the box office 登顶票房;a box-office hit 票房热门;例句:The film topped the box office for three weeks. 该片连续三周登顶票房榜。售票处→票房收入;反义 a box-office bomb 票房毒药
premiere/prɪˈmɪr/n. 首映;首演 v. 首映a world premiere 全球首映;premiere at the festival 在电影节首映;例句:The sequel premiered at the Venice Film Festival. 续集在威尼斯电影节首映。源自法语"第一次";与 premier(总理)区分
trailer/ˈtreɪlər/n. 预告片;拖车a movie trailer 电影预告片;例句:The trailer racked up fifty million views in a day. 预告片一天内收获五千万次观看。双义:预告片原是"拖"在正片后面的短片
cast/kæst/n. 演员阵容 v. 选角;投an all-star cast 全明星阵容;be cast as the villain 出演反派;例句:The director cast a newcomer in the lead role. 导演选了一位新人出演主角。一词多义高频:演员"阵容"、选"角"、"投"掷
remake/ˈriːmeɪk/n. 翻拍版 v. 翻拍a remake of a classic 经典翻拍;例句:The remake stays faithful to the original. 这部翻拍版忠实于原作。re-(再)+ make:重新制作
prequel/ˈpriːkwəl/n. 前传a prequel to the franchise 该系列的前传;例句:The prequel tells the hero's origin story. 前传讲述了主人公的身世。pre-(前)+ (se)quel:时间线放在前;与 sequel 成对
spin-off/ˈspɪn ɔːf/n. 衍生剧;副产品a spin-off series 衍生剧;例句:The popular sitcom inspired two spin-offs. 这部大热情景喜剧催生了两部衍生剧。spin(转)+ off:从主线转出去的作品;商业语境指"分拆公司"
sitcom/ˈsɪtkɑːm/n. 情景喜剧a classic sitcom 经典情景喜剧;例句:The sitcom ran for eleven seasons. 这部情景喜剧播了十一季。sit(uation) + com(edy) 的缩合词
soap opera/ˈsoʊp ɑːprə/n. 肥皂剧a daytime soap opera 日间肥皂剧;例句:The plot of the soap opera mirrors real family tensions. 这部肥皂剧的情节映照真实的家庭矛盾。早年由肥皂商赞助播出得名;讽刺剧情拖沓时可作贬义
series/ˈsɪriːz/n. 剧集;系列a TV series 电视剧;a series of lectures 系列讲座;例句:The series was renewed for a third season. 该剧获准续订第三季。单复数同形;a series of...(一系列……)为高频搭配
season/ˈsiːzn/n. (剧集的)季;季节;赛季the show's first season 剧集第一季;peak season 旺季;例句:Filming for the new season starts in May. 新一季五月开拍。电视剧"季"与体育"赛季"同源;season v. "调味"僻义偶考
streaming/ˈstriːmɪŋ/n. 流媒体(播放)a streaming platform 流媒体平台;例句:Streaming has overtaken cable in most households. 在多数家庭中流媒体已超过有线电视。stream(溪流→数据流)+ -ing;"直播"义同
animation/ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/n. 动画(片);动画技术computer animation 电脑动画;例句:The studio is known for its hand-drawn animation. 该工作室以手绘动画著称。anim(生命,同 animal)+ -ation:赋予画面生命
cartoon/kɑːrˈtuːn/n. 卡通片;漫画cartoon characters 卡通角色;a political cartoon 政治漫画;例句:Many grew up watching these cartoon characters. 许多人是看着这些卡通角色长大的。双语境:儿童"动画片"与报刊"讽刺漫画"
comic/ˈkɑːmɪk/n. 漫画(书);喜剧演员 adj. 喜剧的a comic book 漫画书;comic timing 喜剧节奏感;例句:The comic book was adapted into a film franchise. 这部漫画被改编成系列电影。comic strips 连环画;与 comical(滑稽好笑的)近义
dub/dʌb/v. 配音;起绰号;把……称为be dubbed into Chinese 被配成中文;dub... a genius 把……称为天才;例句:The film was dubbed into five languages. 该片被配成五种语言的版本。"配音"与"称为"双义;be dubbed...(被称为……)为阅读高频
subtitle/ˈsʌbtaɪtl/n. 字幕 v. 加字幕watch with subtitles 看字幕版;例句:I prefer subtitles to dubbing. 我更喜欢看字幕而不是配音。sub-(下)+ title:画面下方的文字;书的"副标题"义同
script/skrɪpt/n. 剧本;脚本;笔迹a film script 电影剧本;a scripted show 有剧本的节目;例句:The actors improvised because the script was unfinished. 因剧本没写完,演员们即兴发挥。与 manuscript(手稿)同根"写";scripted adj. 照稿演的
plot/plɑːt/n. 情节;阴谋 v. 密谋a convoluted plot 扑朔迷离的情节;plot an escape 密谋逃跑;例句:The plot thickens as secrets surface. 随着秘密浮出水面,情节愈发扑朔迷离。双义高频:文学"情节"/政治"密谋";the plot thickens 为习语
scene/siːn/n. 一场(戏);场景;现场a deleted scene 删减片段;arrive at the scene 到达现场;例句:The crime scene was sealed off. 案发现场被封锁了。on the scene(在现场)为新闻高频;behind the scenes 幕后
role/roʊl/n. 角色;作用play a supporting role 出演配角;play a key role in... 在……中起关键作用;例句:Solar power plays a key role in the energy transition. 太阳能在能源转型中起关键作用。play a role in... 为写作高频;role model 榜样
screen/skriːn/n. 屏幕 v. 放映;筛查screen time 屏幕时间;be screened at the festival 在电影节放映;例句:The documentary will be screened next month. 这部纪录片下月放映。screen time(屏幕使用时间)为亲子教育话题高频
cinema/ˈsɪnəmə/n. 电影院;电影(艺术)go to the cinema 去电影院;the history of cinema 电影史;例句:He studies the history of early cinema. 他研究早期电影史。"电影艺术"总称不可数;cinematography 电影摄影
film/fɪlm/n. 电影 v. 拍摄film a documentary 拍纪录片;例句:The crew filmed on location in Iceland. 剧组在冰岛实景拍摄。on location(实景拍摄);"胶卷"义渐旧
director/dəˈrektər/n. 导演;主管an award-winning director 获奖导演;the director of the lab 实验室主任;例句:The director is known for long takes. 这位导演以长镜头著称。direct(执导/指导)+ -or;公司"董事"义商务见
actor/ˈæktər/n. 演员;(国际关系中的)参与者a supporting actor 配角演员;actors in the negotiations 谈判参与方;例句:Governments are key actors in the energy market. 政府是能源市场中的关键参与方。"参与者(国家/机构)"义为社科阅读高频
studio/ˈstuːdioʊ/n. 摄影棚;工作室;录音室a film studio 电影制片厂;an artist's studio 画家工作室;例句:The band recorded the album in a basement studio. 乐队在地下录音室录制了这张专辑。意大利语"学习之所";复数 studios
award/əˈwɔːrd/n. 奖项 v. 授予win an award 获奖;award... a contract 把合同授予……;例句:The jury awarded her the top prize. 评委会把头奖授予了她。"授予(合同/赔偿)"义法律商务高频:be awarded damages
nomination/ˌnɑːmɪˈneɪʃn/n. 提名;任命receive a nomination 获得提名;an Oscar nomination 奥斯卡提名;例句:The film earned twelve Oscar nominations. 该片获得十二项奥斯卡提名。nominate v. 提名;nominee 被提名者
ratings/ˈreɪtɪŋz/n. 收视率;评分high ratings 高收视率;a ratings war 收视率大战;例句:The finale boosted the network's ratings. 大结局拉动了该电视网的收视率。rate(评级)的复数;TV ratings 电视收视率
viewership/ˈvjuːərʃɪp/n. 观众(总称);收视人群a young viewership 年轻观众群;declining viewership 观众流失;例句:Streaming has eroded traditional viewership. 流媒体侵蚀了传统收视群体。viewer + -ship(总称);同类:readership 读者群
paparazzi/ˌpɑːpəˈrɑːtsi/n. 狗仔队be chased by paparazzi 被狗仔队追拍;例句:Paparazzi followed the couple through the airport. 狗仔队跟着这对夫妇穿过机场。意大利语借词,复数形式;单数 paparazzo
gossip/ˈɡɑːsɪp/n. 流言蜚语 v. 说闲话office gossip 办公室流言;gossip about... 说……的闲话;例句:The tabloids thrive on celebrity gossip. 小报靠名人八卦生存。a gossip 指人(爱说闲话者),gossip 指话
fame/feɪm/n. 名声;名气rise to fame 成名;fame and fortune 名利;例句:The show brought her overnight fame. 这个节目让她一夜成名。famous 的名词;Hall of Fame 名人堂
iconic/aɪˈkɑːnɪk/adj. 标志性的;偶像的an iconic building 标志性建筑;an iconic performance 标志性演出;例句:The bridge is one of the city's iconic landmarks. 这座桥是该市的标志性建筑之一。icon(图标/偶像)+ -ic;"极具辨识度的"引申义高频
idol/ˈaɪdl/n. 偶像;神像a pop idol 流行偶像;例句:Teenagers often idolize pop stars. 青少年常把流行歌手当偶像崇拜。与 idle(空闲的)形近;idolize v. 偶像化
fandom/ˈfændəm/n. 粉丝圈;粉丝文化a devoted fandom 忠实的粉丝群体;例句:The show's fandom produces vast amounts of fan fiction. 这部剧的粉丝圈创作了大量同人小说。fan + -dom(领域,同 kingdom);网络文化高频新词
meme/miːm/n. 表情包;(网络)梗a viral meme 爆红的梗;internet memes 网络梗图;例句:The quote became a meme within days. 这句话几天内就成了网络梗。与 gene(基因)同为"文化复制子"概念;道金斯造词
hype/haɪp/n. (营销)炒作 v. 大肆宣传media hype 媒体炒作;live up to the hype 配得上宣传;例句:The game failed to live up to the hype. 这款游戏辜负了宣传造势。live up to the hype(不辜负炒作)高频;overhyped 被过度炒作的
fad/fæd/n. 一时的风尚;狂热a passing fad 一时的流行;the latest fitness fad 最新健身风潮;例句:Analysts dismissed electric scooters as a passing fad. 分析师认为电动滑板车只是一时风尚。与 fade(淡出)联想:很快退潮
entertainment/ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/n. 娱乐;娱乐业the entertainment industry 娱乐业;live entertainment 现场娱乐;例句:Streaming is reshaping the entertainment industry. 流媒体正在重塑娱乐业。entertain(娱乐)+ -ment;entertaining adj. 有趣的
cliffhanger/ˈklɪfhæŋər/n. 悬念结尾;(局势的)胶着end on a cliffhanger 以悬念收尾;例句:The season ended on a cliffhanger that fans debated for months. 季末悬念让粉丝争论了数月。cliff(悬崖)+ hang(悬):吊在崖上;选举"胶着"义新闻见
stunt/stʌnt/n. 特技;噱头 v. 阻碍a publicity stunt 宣传噱头;perform stunts 表演特技;例句:Critics dismissed the launch event as a publicity stunt. 评论者认为发布会只是宣传噱头。"噱头"义高频;动词 stunt growth"阻碍生长"僻义偶考

本单元自测(10 题,模拟题)

第 1-4 题:写出下列搭配的中文意思

  1. binge-watch the entire season in one weekend
  2. top the box office for three weeks
  3. a star-studded cast
  4. a publicity stunt to promote the film

第 5-7 题:选词填空(sequel / genre / spoiler,注意正确形式)

  1. The sci-fi ______ blends horror and comedy.
  2. The film's unexpected success guaranteed a ______.
  3. Please avoid ______ in your review.

第 8 题:介词/副词填空

  1. The director was nominated ______ the best director award.

第 9-10 题:汉译英(用本单元词汇)

  1. 这部动画大片在首映周末就收回了制作成本。(animation / blockbuster / premiere)
  2. 流媒体服务正在改变人们观看电视剧的方式。(streaming / series / watch)
点击展开答案与简析
  1. 一个周末刷完整季。【考点:网络时代合成词;难度:低;错因提醒:binge-watch(刷剧)为固定合成词;in one sitting(一口气)为同义高频表达】
  2. 连续三周登顶票房榜。【考点:习语搭配;难度:中;错因提醒:top 此处作动词"位居榜首";box office 指票房收入,勿直译"盒子办公室"】
  3. 全明星阵容。【考点:名词搭配;难度:中;错因提醒:star-studded 字面"缀满星星的";cast 指"演员阵容"整体,无复数变化】
  4. 为宣传电影而做的噱头。【考点:名词僻义;难度:中;错因提醒:publicity stunt(宣传噱头)为固定搭配;stunt 本义"特技"】
  5. genre。【考点:名词辨义;难度:中;错因提醒:blend... and...(融合……与……)提示"类型/体裁";genre 为法语借词拼写】
  6. sequel。【考点:名词辨义;难度:低;错因提醒:guarantee a sequel"确保拍续集";success 指前作的成功,sequel 指续集】
  7. spoilers。【考点:名词释义与复数;难度:低;错因提醒:spoiler(剧透)可数,泛指"剧透内容"用复数;avoid + doing/名词】
  8. for。【考点:介词搭配;难度:低;错因提醒:be nominated for...(获……提名)固定搭配;nomination 后接 for 同理】
  9. The animated blockbuster recouped its production costs on its opening premiere weekend.【考点:汉译英+名词搭配;难度:中;错因提醒:"收回成本"recoup/recover its costs;opening weekend(首映周末)固定表达】
  10. Streaming services are changing the way people watch TV series.【考点:汉译英+动名词;难度:中;错因提醒:streaming 作定语修饰 services;the way people watch 中省略 that/in which;series 单复数同形】