| 单词 | scene-setting |
| 释义 | > as lemmasscene-setting scene-setting n. and adj. (a) n. the action of making or setting up scenery for a dramatic production; (now usually) the action or practice of setting the scene (in various senses; see Phrases 9); (b) adj. that sets the scene (in various senses). ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > undertaking > preparation > [noun] > for an event, story, etc. scene-setting1852 the world > action or operation > undertaking > preparation > [adjective] > preparing for an event, story, etc. scene-setting1968 1852 Albion 4 Sept. 426/3 The scenic artistes achieved marvels; the Kremlin..and the gigantic staircase, down which the guests descend into the ball room, were unprecedented specimens of skilful scene setting as well as of pictorial art. 1963 Times Lit. Suppl. 17 May 358/3 A biographer with a sense of character, an eye to scene-setting. 1968 P. Foot Politics of Harold Wilson 11 The two most important scene-setting subjects are food and the weather. 1977 D. Williams Treasure by Degrees iii. 34 The Prince's finery and the size of his entourage—natural scene-setting for an important Arab. 2003 New Yorker 8 Sept. 12/3 The back wall of Richard Hoover's set is in laid with concealed windows that slide open to reveal scene-setting video images. < as lemmas |
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