roles

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT If you have a role in a situation or in society, you have a particular position and function in it. 功能; 作用
Until now scientists had very little clear evidence about the drug's role in preventing more serious effects of infection. 到目前为止，科学家们几乎没有该药物在防止更严重的感染后果的功能的明确证据。
2. N-COUNT A role is one of the characters that an actor or singer can play in a movie, play, or opera. 角色
She has just landed the lead role in their latest production. 她刚在他们最新的作品中取得了主角。