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trouper

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++troup·er /ˈtruːpə $ -ər/ noun [countable] informal  1. EXPERIENCEDsomeone who has a lot of experience of work in the entertainment business 有经验的演员,老演员,老艺人;台柱子2. someone who works hard and keeps trying, even when the situation is difficult 任劳任怨的人
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trouperShe went through all the rituals like a trouper.They were all old troupers and knew the importance of entering on a high note.What good old troupers they are!And so out go the old troupers and in come the fresh-faced kids.But Maisie proved to be a real trouper - just like her mum.Eric was a real trouper, helping his mother when he could.But we troupers just go on and on.She is the same wholehearted trouper she has been through war and peace for three generations.
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trouper
trouper /ˈtruːpə $ -ər/ noun [countable] informal
1. someone who has a lot of experience of work in the entertainment business
2. someone who works hard and keeps trying, even when the situation is difficult


trouperBrE /ˈtruːpə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /ˈtruːpər/ 🔊 noun (informal) an actor or other person who has a lot of experience and who you can depend on 角儿;台柱子演员;可靠的人;主心骨