am.phi.the.a.ter
n.(名词)An oval or a round structure having tiers of seats rising gradually outward from an open space or arena at the center.圆形露天剧场:蛋形或圆形建筑,在露天的中央场地周围有逐渐向外斜上升的阶梯式座位An arena where contests and spectacles are held.竞技场所:举行比赛或表演的圆形角斗场A level area surrounded by upward sloping ground.圆形凹地:陡坡地形所围住的一片平地An upper, sloping gallery with seats for spectators, as in a theater or an operating room.阶梯式座位区:有为观众设置的阶梯式座位的房间,如剧院和外科手术室
来源:Middle English amphitheatre 中古英语 amphitheatre from Latin amphithe3trum 源自 拉丁语 amphithe3trum from Greek amphitheatron 源自 希腊语 amphitheatron amphi- [amphi-] amphi- [前缀,表.两边的.] theatron [theater] * see theater theatron [剧院] *参见 theater
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am.phitheat.ric
am.phitheat.rically
adv.(副词)