theatre
/ˈθɪətə/ · /ˈθiːətər/
CEFR level A2Topic ArtsWord #1679 in the learning path
剧院
Definitions
n. A building where people watch plays and other live performances.
剧院
n. The activity or art of writing, producing, and performing plays.
戏剧；戏剧艺术
n. A specially equipped room in a hospital where operations happen.
手术室
Example
We arrived at the theatre just before the play started.
我们在话剧开演前刚好赶到了剧院。
Public funding for theatre can make live performances accessible to audiences who cannot afford expensive tickets.
对戏剧的公共资助能让买不起高价门票的观众也有机会观看现场演出。
Collocations
- go to the theatre
- a theatre company
- musical theatre
- an operating theatre
Word family
- theatrical (adj.)
- theatrically (adv.)
Usage tip
英式拼写theatre，美式常写theater；英式电影院用cinema。
FAQ
- What does theatre mean?
- A building where people watch plays and other live performances. The activity or art of writing, producing, and performing plays. A specially equipped room in a hospital where operations happen.
- How is theatre pronounced?
- UK /ˈθɪətə/, US /ˈθiːətər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
