theater (US) noun
or chiefly British theatre /ˈθijətɚ/ plural theaters
or chiefly British theatre /ˈθijətɚ/ plural theaters
Learner's definition of THEATER
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a : a building where plays, shows, etc., are performed on a stage剧院;戏院;剧场 -
the oldest theater in the city城里最古老的剧院
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a theater performance剧场演出
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the theater district in New York City纽约市的剧院区
— see also dinner theater b US : a building or room in which movies are shown电影院 2 [noncount]
a : plays in general or as a form of entertainment戏剧 -
We enjoyed a weekend of music, dance, and theater.周末我们欣赏了音乐、舞蹈和戏剧。
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He was very fond of the theater and had purchased tickets for several performances.他很喜欢戏剧,买过几场演出的票。
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Her interests include theater and poetry.她的兴趣包括戏剧和诗歌。
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the theater of 16th-century England有关16世纪的英格兰的戏剧
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a theater critic戏剧评论家
b : the art or activity of performing in or producing plays on a stage戏剧表演;戏剧演出 -
She majored in theater in college.她大学学的是戏剧表演专业。
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a course in American theater美国戏剧课程
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His monologues made for good theater.他的独白让戏剧很出彩。
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The play makes lively theater.这部剧的演出很生动。
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a theater troupe/company剧团
— see also community theater 3 [count]
a : a place where important events or actions occur(重大事件发生的)场所 —
usually singular通常用单数 b : a large area where there is a war战场;战区