"part or character one takes," c. 1600, from French rôle "part played by a person in life," literally "roll (of paper) on which an actor's part is written," from Old French rolle (see roll (n.)). Meaning "function performed characteristically by someone" is from 1875. In the social psychology sense from 1913. Role model first attested 1957.
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1. The Prime Minister has promised that Israel will play a constructive role.
首相承诺以色列将发挥积极的作用。
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2. The UN would play a major role in monitoring a ceasefire.
联合国在监督停火方面会发挥重要作用。
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3. Jennifer responded with anger and played the martyr role.
珍妮弗做出愤怒的反应，开始大倒苦水。
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4. I don't see my role as foisting my beliefs on them.
我没觉得是自己把想法强加在他们身上。
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5. His new role could confirm him as one of our leading actors.
