amphitheater
US /ˈæm.fəˌθiː.ə.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈæm.fəˌθiː.ə.t̬ɚ/
名词
1.
圆形剧场
an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats around an open arena, used in ancient Rome for gladiatorial contests and spectacles.
示例:
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The ancient Roman amphitheater could hold thousands of spectators.
古罗马圆形剧场可容纳数千名观众。
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We visited the ruins of a grand amphitheater during our trip to Italy.
我们去意大利旅行时参观了一座宏伟的圆形剧场遗址。
2.
天然圆形剧场, 碗状地形
a sloping, semicircular, or horseshoe-shaped area of ground, especially one with a natural acoustic quality.
示例:
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The natural amphitheater provided excellent acoustics for the outdoor concert.
天然圆形剧场为户外音乐会提供了出色的音响效果。
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The hikers rested in a small, secluded amphitheater formed by the surrounding hills.
徒步旅行者在一个由周围山丘形成的僻静小圆形剧场中休息。
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