
stages
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。)
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。)
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。)