Oscar: [20] The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Hollywood has been awarding these golden statuettes annually since 1928, but at first they were not called Oscars. That name is said to have come about in 1931, when Margaret Herrick, a former secretary of the Academy, reputedly remarked that the Art Deco figurine reminded her of her ‘Uncle Oscar’ (Oscar Pierce, an American wheat and fruit grower). The name evidently struck a chord, and has been used ever since.
Oscar
masc. proper name, Old English Osgar "god's spear," from gar "spear" (see gar) + os "god" (only in personal names); see Asgard.
The statuette awarded for excellence in film acting, directing, etc., given annually since, 1928, first so called 1936. The name is said to have sprung from a 1931 remark by Margaret Herrick, secretary at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, on seeing the statuette: "He reminds me of my Uncle Oscar." Thus the award would be named for Oscar Pierce, U.S. wheat farmer and fruit grower.
例文
1. Oscar ,much the worse for vodka,did a striptease.
オスカーはウォッカを飲んだ後、酔っ払ってストリップを踊り始めた。
2.Affleck catapulted to fame after picking up an Oscar .
アカデミー賞受賞後、アフレックは一躍有名になった。
3.The German-born photographer was admired by writers such as Oscar Wilde.
そのドイツ生まれのカメラマンはオスカー?ワイルドなどの作家から尊敬されている。
4. Oscar had a new bicycle.
オスカーには新しい自転車がある。
5. Oscar nominations went to all five leading players.