typecast /ˈtaɪpˌkɑːst/ ( typecasting, typecasts )

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  V-T If an actor is typecast, they play the same type of character in every play or movie that they are in. 使(演员)定型 [usu passive]

  例：

  I didn't want to be typecast and I think I've maintained a large variety in the roles I've played.

  我不想总是扮演同一类型的角色，我认为自己塑造的形象已经保持了相当的多样性。

  例：

  African-Americans were often typecast as servants, entertainers or criminals.

  非裔美国人经常被指定扮演仆人、演艺人员或罪犯的角色。