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stages

UK //ˈsteɪdʒɪz//US //ˈsteɪdʒɪz//

词源

源自中古英语 'stage',来自古法语 'estage',意为“楼层”或“位置”,最终源自拉丁语 'staticum',意为“站立的地方”。

noun

❶ 指事物发展或过程中的不同阶段或时期,通常用于描述有顺序的变化或进展。

“The project is still in the early stages of development.”

(这个项目仍处于开发的早期阶段。)

“Children go through various stages of learning as they grow up.”

(孩子们在成长过程中会经历不同的学习阶段。)

❶ 指表演或活动的场所,特别是剧院中的舞台。

“The actors were nervous before stepping onto the stage.”

(演员们在登上舞台之前很紧张。)

“The concert was held on a large outdoor stage.”

(音乐会在一个大型户外舞台上举行。)

同义词:phases, periods, platform, theater

verb

❶ 指组织或安排某个活动或事件,通常是为了公开展示或表演。

“The school staged a play for the parents.”

(学校为家长们组织了一场戏剧表演。)

“They staged a protest outside the government building.”

(他们在政府大楼外组织了一场抗议活动。)

同义词:organize, arrange, present

常见短语

set the stage — 为某事的发生创造条件或做好准备,通常用于比喻性的表达。

“The new policy sets the stage for economic growth.”

(新政策为经济增长创造了条件。)

take center stage — 成为关注的焦点或主要话题,常用于描述人或事物的重要性。

“Climate change has taken center stage in global discussions.”

(气候变化已成为全球讨论的焦点。)