| 单词 | stage |
| 释义 | noun | verb stagestage1 /steɪdʒ/ ●●● S2 W1 noun 1time/state/part [countable] a particular time or state that something reaches as it grows or develops, or a part of a process, competition, etc.: The negotiations were reaching a critical stage. During the early stages of the disease, the patient feels normal. We have several ideas in various stages of development.at a stage At this stage, it is not clear what will happen. I can’t change my plans at this late stage. The first stage of the project begins next month. All kids go through a stage when they’re embarrassed by their parents. Don’t worry; it’s just a stage (=used to say that a child only behaves in a particular way because of his or her stage of development).THESAURUSpart – one of the periods of an event or a longer period of time: The early part of his life was spent in New York.step – one of a series of actions that you do in order to deal with a problem or achieve something: The meeting is an important first step toward peace.phase – a separate part in a process of development or change: Schools will receive extra funding in both phases of the plan.point – a specific moment, time, or stage in something’s development: The team is playing better than I thought they would at this point.round – one of a number of events that is part of a larger organized process or event, for example a big competition: The first round of peace talks is today.leg – one part of a long trip or race: The first leg of the band’s World Tour goes through northern Europe.2THEATER [countable, uncountable] eng. lang. arts the raised floor in a theater on which plays are performed: There is a stage in the school auditorium. I get nervous every time I go on stage.3PLAYS/ACTING the stage eng. lang. arts a)plays as a form of entertainment: The show was directed for the stage by James Lapine. The book is about stars of the stage and screen (=theater and movies). b)acting as a profession, especially in plays: In Shakespeare’s time, women were not allowed on the stage (=to act in plays).4PLACE [singular] a place or area of activity where something important happens: Geneva has been the stage for many such conferences. China is one of the few countries strong enough to challenge the U.S. on the world stage.5center stage if someone or something is center stage, it has everyone’s attention, or is very important: Immigration has taken center stage in the election.6stage left/right eng. lang. arts from the left or right side of the stage, from the view of an actor facing the people watching: Two actors enter from stage right, and one from stage left.7set the stage for somebody/something to prepare for something or make something possible: The beatings by police set the stage for the riots.[Origin: 1200–1300 Old French estage, from Latin stare to stand]COLLOCATIONSadjectivesthe early/initial stages Sometimes there are problems in the early stages of a project.the later/final/closing stages The construction of the bridge is in its final stage.a preliminary stage (=the stage at the beginning) We are only in the preliminary stages of our investigation.the halfway stage He was in the lead at the halfway stage.the next stage The goods are loaded onto trucks for the next stage of the trip.an advanced stage Negotiations are at an advanced stage.a new stage It marked the beginning of a new stage in my life.a critical/crucial stage (=very important because it affects the future success of something) The football season is reaching a crucial stage.a formative stage (=when someone or something is developing) The plan is still in its formative stages.a developmental stage (=a stage in the development of a child) Tantrums are a common feature of this developmental stage.verbsreach/get to a stage We have reached the stage where no one is safe to walk our streets at night.enter a stage He is entering a new stage of his career.go through a stage Most young people go through a rebellious stage.mark a stage The election marks an important stage in the rebuilding of the country.take something a stage further We then took the experiment a stage further. noun | verb stagestage2 verb [transitive] 1to organize an event, especially a public event: stage a strike/demonstration/concert etc. Environmental activists staged a protest in front of City Hall. The police have staged raids on drug dealers.2to organize how a play will be done: Leverich also staged “The Glass Menagerie.”3stage a comeback to start doing something again after you have stopped for a while: He tried to stage a comeback during the last few months of the campaign. |
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