| 单词 | amphitheater |
| 释义 | amphitheater (once / 8449 pages) n The "amphi" of amphitheater means "on both sides" in Greek. Ancient amphitheaters were exactly as described: open-air theaters that allowed spectators to sit on both sides of the action. Today, the word amphitheater is used to mean any large, semicircular theater space. Often, although not always, they are outdoor spaces where concerts, theater, and other performances can be held. The Hollywood Bowl is an example of a modern amphitheater, where groups like Monty Python and the Beatles have performed. An amphitheater is also a large gallery overlooking an operating room in a hospital — usually used for teaching purposes. WORD FAMILYamphitheater: amphitheaters, amphitheatric+/amphitheatric: amphitheatrically USAGE EXAMPLESIt offers a 500-seat amphitheater and is connected to the hospital by an enclosed bridge. New York Times(Dec 20, 2016) The concept - which involves a manmade whitewater rafting course, zip lines, a conference center, an amphitheater, a restaurant and other amenities - is intriguing. Washington Times(Dec 20, 2016) Near the rock he found a series of cedar-lined draws that form a natural amphitheater. Washington Times(Dec 17, 2016) 1n an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held Syn|Exp|Hyper amphitheatre, coliseum Amphitheatrum Flavium a large amphitheater in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80 arena, bowl, sports stadium, stadium a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments 2n a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater) Syn|Hyper amphitheatre gallery narrow recessed balcony area along an upper floor on the interior of a building; usually marked by a colonnade |
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