“主要角色”常见的英语表达有 main character 或 leading role。
main character:侧重于强调角色在故事中的核心地位和关键作用,是比较通用、直接的表述。例如:In this movie, the main character undergoes a significant transformation.(在这部电影中,主要角色经历了巨大的转变。)
leading role:更强调在戏剧、电影等表演艺术中处于主导地位、承担重要戏份的角色,常与表演相关语境搭配。例如:She played the leading role in the play and received rave reviews.(她在剧中担任主角,获得了如潮好评 。)