superstar

superstar — 名詞

1. a person who has become extremely well-known and successful, especially in a fie

1.名詞A2
釋義

超級巨星

演藝或運動界極受歡迎的名人

a person who has become extremely well-known and successful, especially in a field such as film, music, or sports

例句

The crowd cheered wildly when the international superstar walked onto the stage.

當這位國際超級巨星走上舞台時，群眾瘋狂歡呼。

singular noun introduced by 'the' for a specific famous person

Lakshmi dreamed of becoming a Hollywood superstar after watching her first major film.

Lakshmi 看完第一部大型電影後，夢想成為好萊塢超級巨星。

collocation: Hollywood superstar

同義詞
  • celebrity

    more neutral and general; a celebrity is known to the public, but may not have the extraordinary level of fame that a superstar suggests

  • icon

    stronger and more lasting cultural significance; an icon is remembered for changing their field

  • megastar

    similar level of extreme fame, but less common in everyday speech

反義詞
  • nobody

    informal; opposite of a famous person

  • unknown

    neutral; a person the public has never heard of

文法句型

a/an + [adjective] + superstar

superstar + in [field]

常見錯誤

❌My uncle is a superstar doctor.
✅My uncle is a brilliant doctor.
💡'superstar' sounds unusual with most everyday professions; reserve it mainly for entertainers and athletes, or use sense 2 for informal praise.
❌She is a singer superstar.
✅She is a superstar singer.
💡When used before a noun, 'superstar' comes first, not after it.

2. a word used to enthusiastically compliment someone whose actions, helpfulness, o

2.名詞B1
釋義

了不起的人

口語中稱讚表現出色的人

a word used to enthusiastically compliment someone whose actions, helpfulness, or skill greatly impresses you — for example, a colleague who solves a difficult problem or a child who behaves well all day

例句

Thanks for helping me move that sofa — you are an absolute superstar, Tunde!

謝謝你幫我搬那張沙發 — Tunde，你真是一個了不起的人！

informal address: 'you are an absolute superstar' as direct compliment

The teacher called Élise a superstar for finishing her maths homework ahead of everyone else.

老師說 Élise 很了不起，因為她比所有人都先完成數學作業。

pattern: call [someone] a superstar for [doing something]

同義詞
  • champion

    emphasises winning or achieving; slightly more formal than superstar

  • hero

    stronger moral dimension; someone you admire for courage or kindness beyond everyday helpfulness

  • legend

    very informal; suggests long-term admiration rather than a single action

文法句型

call [someone] a superstar

you are a/an [adjective] superstar

[someone] is a superstar for [doing something]

用法筆記

Common as a predicate complement ('she was a superstar today') or in direct address ('you're a superstar!'). Rarely used in formal or academic writing. When the reason for praise follows, it can be introduced by 'for' or 'after', or appear in a separate sentence.

常見錯誤

❌You are a superstar student.
✅You are a superstar
💡your project was excellent.' — When using 'superstar' as praise, it works best as a standalone compliment, not as a modifier before a noun.
❌She is a superstar for my team.
✅She is a superstar
💡she has really helped my team.' — 'superstar' does not take a possessive 'for' phrase.

3. an object or tool that performs a practical task so effectively that it feels li

3.名詞B2
釋義

超好用的東西

形容非常好用的物品或工具

an object or tool that performs a practical task so effectively that it feels like a specially helpful companion

例句

This little electric screwdriver is a total superstar for putting furniture together.

這支小電動螺絲起子用來組裝家具，真是超好用的東西。

pattern: [object] is a total/real superstar for [gerund phrase]

Amihan says her smartphone is a superstar that handles everything she needs.

Amihan 說她的智慧型手機是超好用的東西，可以處理她所有需求。

同義詞
  • godsend

    less common and more formal; suggests something arrives just when needed

  • lifesaver

    informal like superstar, but implies the thing rescued you from a difficult situation

  • gem

    informal; suggests something hidden that turns out to be wonderfully useful

反義詞
  • dud

    informal; opposite of a useful item — something that fails to work properly

文法句型

a/an [adjective] superstar

[noun] is a superstar for [verb+ing]

用法筆記

Typically used in informal spoken English to describe a practical or everyday object. The noun is often preceded by 'real' or 'total' for emphasis. Not used for abstract concepts — the thing must be a concrete item you can hold or use.

常見錯誤

❌This software is superstar.
✅This software is a superstar.
💡'superstar' is a countable noun and requires an article even when describing a thing.