| 单词 | amphitheater |
| 释义 | amphitheater —amphitheatric /am'feuh thee a"trik/, amphitheatrical, adj. —amphitheatrically, adv. /am"feuh thee'euh teuhr, -theeeu'teuhr/, n. 1. an oval or round building with tiers of seats around a central open area, as those used in ancient Rome for gladiatorial contests. 2. any similar place for public contests, games, performances, exhibitions, etc.; an arena, stadium, or auditorium. 3. a room having tiers of seats arranged around a central area, in which students and other observers can view surgery, hear lectures, etc. 4. Brit. a. the first section of seats in the gallery of a theater. b. a designated section of seats in any part of a theater. 5. a level area of oval or circular shape surrounded by rising ground. Also, amphitheatre. [1540-50; < L amphitheatrum < Gk amphithéatron. See AMPHI-, THEATER] |
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