配角在英语中翻译为 "supporting actor" 或 "supporting role"。它的来源源自戏剧，指的是在电影、戏剧或其他形式的表演中，为主要演员配合演出而扮演的角色。例句：

The supporting actor gave a great performance in the play. (配角在这场戏剧中表演得非常出色。)

She was nominated for a supporting role in the film. (她因在这部电影中的配角表演获得了提名。)