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prop

A prop is something an actor holds. If an actor is a doctor, a stethoscope is a prop. It helps the story look real. You can see props in every movie.

In a play, actors use props to help them act. A prop can be a pen, a sword, or a bag. The person who finds these things is called a prop master.

A prop is any object used in a performance. It is different from costumes. If you are in a school play, you might need a prop to make your scene more interesting. It helps the audience understand where you are.

The term prop is short for 'theatrical property'. It refers to items that are not part of the scenery or costumes. Props are vital for mise-en-scène, helping to establish the time period or the character's status.

Beyond its literal theatrical meaning, prop is often used to describe something that serves as a mere facade. A 'prop' can be an object used to support a narrative, or metaphorically, a person or thing used to maintain an appearance of stability.

Historically, the evolution of prop reflects the professionalization of stagecraft. In modern discourse, the word carries nuances of 'authenticity' versus 'artifice'. Whether in a high-budget film or a minimalist stage production, the prop acts as a bridge between the actor's reality and the audience's imagination.

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  • Short for theatrical property.
  • Used by actors for realism.
  • Can be a verb meaning to support.
  • Commonly used for giving credit.

When you watch a movie or a play, you are looking at a carefully constructed world. A prop is one of the most important tools in that world! It is any object that an actor touches or uses, like a letter, a lamp, or a weapon.

Think of it this way: if it is not part of the actor's costume (what they wear) and it is not part of the permanent scenery (like a wall), it is likely a prop. These items are essential for telling a story because they give actors something to do with their hands and help the audience believe in the setting.

The word prop is actually a shortened version of the word property. In the context of theater, these objects were considered the 'property' of the theater company or the production house.

The term began appearing in the 19th century as stagecraft became more complex. It evolved from the idea that these items were the physical assets owned by the production. It is a fascinating example of how language shortens over time to make communication faster for busy stage crews!

You will hear prop most often in the entertainment industry. People talk about the 'prop master' or 'prop department,' which are the professionals responsible for finding or making these items.

In everyday life, you might use the word metaphorically, but it is strictly a noun in this sense. You might say, 'That book is just a prop,' meaning it is there for show rather than for actual use. It is a very common term in creative fields.

While 'prop' itself isn't the base of many idioms, it is often associated with the phrase 'props to someone'. This means giving credit or respect to a person for their hard work. For example: 'Props to you for finishing that project!'

Another common usage is 'prop up', which means to support something physically or metaphorically. Example: 'He used a stick to prop up the sagging fence.' These expressions show how versatile the word is in English.

The word prop is a countable noun. Its plural form is props. You can use it with articles like 'a prop' or 'the props'.

Pronunciation is simple: /prɒp/ in British English and /prɑːp/ in American English. It rhymes with words like shop, top, pop, stop, and drop. The stress is always on the single syllable.

趣味小知识

It is a clipping of 'property'.

发音指南

UK /prɒp/
US /prɑːp/
押韵词
shop top pop stop drop
常见错误
  • Pronouncing it like 'prope'
  • Adding an extra syllable
  • Confusing with 'prep'

难度评级

阅读 1/5

easy

写作 2/5

easy

口语 2/5

easy

听力 1/5

easy

接下来学什么

前置知识

actor stage object

接下来学习

scenery costume production

高级

mise-en-scène theatricality

需要掌握的语法

Countable Nouns

one prop, two props

Phrasal Verbs

prop up

Articles

a prop

按水平分级的例句

1

The actor held a prop.

Held = gripped

Past tense

2

Where is my prop?

Where = location

Question

3

I need a prop.

Need = require

Verb

4

This is a prop.

This = object

Demonstrative

5

Use the prop now.

Use = utilize

Imperative

6

The prop is red.

Red = color

Adjective

7

He found a prop.

Found = discovered

Past tense

8

Bring the prop here.

Bring = carry

Imperative

1

The prop master is busy.

2

That sword is just a prop.

3

She forgot her prop.

4

We need more props for the show.

5

The prop looks very old.

6

He picked up the prop.

7

Don't break the prop!

8

Where do we store the props?

1

The play required many historical props.

2

He used a fake phone as a prop.

3

The prop department did a great job.

4

Props help the audience believe the story.

5

She placed the prop on the table.

6

The actor struggled with his props.

7

Is that a real gun or a prop?

8

The director asked for a different prop.

1

The film's attention to prop detail was impressive.

2

He treated the antique vase as a mere prop.

3

The prop master sourced the items from a local market.

4

The scene felt empty without the right props.

5

Props can sometimes be a distraction for actors.

6

The play relied heavily on symbolic props.

7

She was responsible for the maintenance of all props.

8

The prop budget was significantly reduced.

1

The chair served as a prop for his monologue.

2

The entire set was filled with meaningless props.

3

He used his status as a prop to gain influence.

4

The prop was an essential element of the mise-en-scène.

5

The director used the prop to foreshadow the tragedy.

6

His confidence was just a prop for his insecurity.

7

The film uses props to establish the 1920s aesthetic.

8

The prop was meticulously crafted for the close-up shot.

1

The prop functions as a semiotic marker in the play.

2

The theatricality of the scene was heightened by the props.

3

He viewed the entire political system as a hollow prop.

4

The prop master's archive is a treasure trove of history.

5

The prop serves as a catalyst for the character's development.

6

The use of props in Brechtian theater is quite distinct.

7

The prop was indistinguishable from the real artifact.

8

The narrative relies on the prop to bridge the temporal gap.

常见搭配

prop master
theatrical prop
prop department
use as a prop
film prop
stage prop
fake prop
prop up
essential prop
antique prop

习语与表达

"props to someone"

Giving credit or respect

Props to you for the hard work!

casual

"prop up"

To support something

He propped up the table.

neutral

"act as a prop"

To serve as a support

He acted as a prop for his friend.

neutral

"just a prop"

Not real/important

That law is just a prop.

casual

"give props"

To acknowledge someone

I have to give props to the team.

casual

"prop someone up"

To help someone stand

They propped him up after he fell.

neutral

容易混淆

prop vs Property

Root word

Property is ownership; prop is theatrical.

My property vs. the prop.

prop vs Prep

Similar sound

Prep is preparation.

Prep for the exam vs. the prop.

prop vs Proper

Similar spelling

Proper means correct.

Proper behavior vs. a prop.

prop vs Pro

First letters

Pro means professional.

He is a pro vs. the prop.

句型

A1

Subject + uses + a + prop

He uses a prop.

A2

The + prop + is + adjective

The prop is heavy.

B1

Give + props + to + person

Give props to him.

B1

Prop + up + object

Prop up the door.

B2

The + prop + was + verb-ed

The prop was chosen.

词族

名词

property Something owned

动词

prop To support

形容词

prop-like Resembling a prop

相关

theatrical contextual

如何使用

frequency

7

常见错误
  • Using 'prop' for scenery → Use 'set' or 'scenery'

    Props are portable, sets are fixed.

  • Confusing 'prop' with 'property' → Use 'property' for ownership

    Prop is specifically theatrical.

  • Misspelling as 'propp' → prop

    Double p is incorrect.

  • Using 'prop' for clothing → Use 'costume'

    Clothing is a costume.

  • Thinking 'props' is a verb → Use 'support'

    Props is a noun.

小贴士

💡

Memory Palace

Imagine a stage with a sword on it.

💡

Native Speakers

Use it when discussing movies.

🌍

Cultural Insight

Theater culture is huge.

💡

Grammar Shortcut

It's always a noun in theater.

💡

Say It Right

Short 'o'.

💡

Don't Make This Mistake

Don't call scenery a prop.

💡

Did You Know?

Short for property.

💡

Study Smart

Watch behind-the-scenes videos.

💡

Casual Use

Use 'props' for credit.

💡

Verb Usage

Prop up = support.

记住它

记忆技巧

P-R-O-P: Performers Rely On Props.

视觉联想

An actor holding a fake sword.

Word Web

theater film actor set production

挑战

Identify 3 props in your room.

词源

English

原始含义： Theatrical property

文化背景

None

Common in Hollywood and Broadway.

The Prop Master in films Props in SNL sketches

在生活中练习

真实语境

Theater

  • prop table
  • prop master
  • stage prop

Film

  • film prop
  • prop department
  • on set

Casual conversation

  • props to you
  • big props

Construction

  • prop up
  • support beam

对话开场白

"What is your favorite movie prop?"

"Have you ever been in a play?"

"Do you think props are important?"

"How do you give props to friends?"

"What makes a good prop?"

日记主题

Describe a prop you would use in a play.

Why do actors need props?

Explain the difference between a prop and scenery.

Write about a time you gave 'props' to someone.

常见问题

8 个问题

Usually, but it can be a real object used on stage.

Only metaphorically.

The person in charge of props.

Yes, to prop something up.

No, costumes are worn.

It is a short form of property.

Yes.

It means congratulations.

自我测试

fill blank A1

The actor held a ___.

正确！ 不太对。 正确答案： prop

Props are used by actors.

multiple choice A2

What is a prop?

正确！ 不太对。 正确答案： An object used by actors

Definition of prop.

true false B1

A prop is the same as scenery.

正确！ 不太对。 正确答案： 错误

Props are portable objects.

match pairs B1

Word

意思

全部匹配！

Matching definition.

sentence order B2

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确！ 不太对。 正确答案：

The actor held the prop.

得分： /5

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