curtain-up

US /ˈkɜːr.tn̩ ˌʌp/
UK /ˈkɜːr.tn̩ ˌʌp/
"curtain-up" picture
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開演, 拉開帷幕

the beginning of a theatrical performance

:
The audience settled down as curtain-up approached.
隨著開演時間的臨近,觀眾們安靜了下來。
We need to be in our seats before curtain-up.
我們必須在開演前入座。