
「讓世界有了夢想」
French actor Alain Delon died on Aug. 18, 2024, at the age of 88.
法國演員亞蘭·德倫於2024年8月18日逝世,享年88歲。
at the age of 88=at age 88
He was not only a movie star but also a French cultural icon.
他不僅是電影明星,更是法國文化的標誌性人物。
not only…but also…不僅~而且cultural(adj.)與文化有關的、文化的culture(n.)文化icon(n.)偶像、崇拜對象、標誌性人物cultural icon文化的標誌性人物iconic(adj.)具標誌性的
The actor was known for his roles in classic 1960s films such as “Purple Noon,” “The Leopard” and “Le Samourai.”
這位演員因出演1960年代的經典電影如《陽光普照》、《浩氣蓋山河》和《午後七點零七分》而聞名。
be known for sth.以~聞名=be famous for sth.role(n.)角色classic(adj.)經典的such as例如
Delon was born in Sceaux, France, in 1935.
德倫1935年出生於法國索鎮。
In the 1960s and 1970s, he became an international celebrity because of his memorable acting and handsome looks.
在1960年代和1970年代,他因為出色的演技和英俊的外貌而成為國際名人。
celebrity(n.)名人;明星memorable(adj.)難忘的;值得紀念的memory(n.)記憶力;記性memorize(v.)記住;背熟;熟記
This allowed him to work with many of the world’s best directors.
這讓他得以與世界上許多最優秀的導演合作,
allow sb. to VR使某人得以~、允許某人做~work with sb.與~工作、共事director(n.)導演
These included Luchino Visconti, Joseph Losey and Jacques Deray.
這些導演包括維斯康堤、約瑟夫·羅西和雅克·德雷。
Despite his success, Delon grew unhappy with the film industry as he got older.
儘管取得了成功,但隨著年紀增長,德倫對電影業越來越不滿。
despite(prep.)儘管success(n.)成功grow adj.變得越來越~、漸漸成為~be happy with sth.對~滿意industry(n.)產業、工業
In 2003, he said this was because the money involved in making movies and television shows had killed his dream.
2003年,他說這是因為拍電影和電視節目牽涉到的錢扼殺了他的夢想。
involved in sth.涉及到~的
In 2013, Delon faced criticism for comments he made about women and LGBTQ+ people among other topics.
2013年,德倫因為對女性和LGBTQ+人士等話題發表的言論而遭受批評。
face(v.)面對criticism(n.)批評face criticism for sth.因~遭受批評=be criticized for sth.constructive criticism 建設性批評among(prep.)在~之中topic(n.)話題;主題
Even though this created troubles for him, he was given a special award for his career at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
儘管這為他帶來了不少麻煩,但在2019年的坎城電影節上,他還是獲得了職業生涯特別獎。
even though儘管even(adv.)甚至、即使career(n.)職業生涯;事業festival(n.)節慶、節日film festival電影節
After hearing of the star’s death, French President Emmanuel Macron honored him on X.
在得知德倫逝世的消息後,法國總統艾曼紐·馬克宏在X平台上向他致敬。
hear of sth.得知~的消息honor(v.)向~致敬、表揚(n.)榮譽;榮耀
He said Delon was “more than a star” who “made the world dream.”
馬克宏說,德倫「不僅僅是一位明星」,他「讓世界有了夢想」。
make sb. VR使某人做~