1period/state in progress/development時期;狀況ADJECTIVE | VERB + STAGE | PREPOSITION | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤distinct不同的階段◇The process has three distinct stages.這一過程有 3 個不同階段。➤beginning, early, initial, opening, preliminary早期;初期;預備期▸➤advanced, closing, final, last, late, latter, terminal晚期;結束階段;最後階段;後期;末期◇Her husband was in the advanced stages of cancer.她丈夫處於癌症晚期。➤halfway, intermediate, secondary中間階段;第二階段➤first, second, etc.第一、第二等階段▸➤transitional過渡階段▸➤successive後繼階段▸➤critical, crucial, formative, important, key, main關鍵階段;重要階段;成型時期;主要階段◇a young entertainer at the formative stages of his career正處於事業成型階段的年輕藝人➤difficult困難時期▸➤delicate, vulnerable微妙/脆弱時期➤life生命期◇the different life stages of insects and fish昆蟲和魚類不同的生命期➤growth, reproductive生長期;繁殖期▸➤adult, embryonic, juvenile, larval, mature, pupal成年階段;胚胎期;青春期;幼蟲期;成熟期;蛹期▸➤experimental, exploratory, testing試驗/探索/測試階段▸➤committee, politics政治) , design, development, developmental, planning委員會(討論)階段;設計階段;發展階段;規劃階段◇The project is still at the planning stage.這個項目還處在規劃階段。➤knockout (especially BrE) 淘汰賽階段◇Colombia's win sent them through to the knockout stage of the tournament.哥倫比亞隊的勝利把他們送進了錦標賽的淘汰賽階段。➤quarter-final, semi-final, etc. (especially BrE) 四分之一決賽、半決賽等階段VERB + STAGE➤go through, move through, pass through經過⋯階段◇The water goes through three stages of purification.這水經過 3 個步驟的淨化。➤enter, reach進入/到達⋯階段◇We've entered a crucial stage in the project.我們已經進入了該項目的關鍵階段。➤mark, represent標誌/代表階段◇This adaptation represented an important stage in human evolution.這一適應性變化代表着人類進化的重要階段。PREPOSITION➤at a/the stage在⋯階段◇You should read this article at some stage.你應該找個時間讀一下這篇文章。➤by stages逐步地◇a process that by stages led to the Cold War逐步導致冷戰的過程➤during a/the stage, in a/the stage在⋯階段中◇in the early stages of the job在工作的早期➤in stages分階段◇We renovated the house in two stages.我們分兩個階段整修了房子。➤stage in在⋯中的階段◇an important stage in her life她生命中的一個重要階段➤stage of⋯的階段◇the latter stages of the race比賽後期PHRASES➤the beginning of a stage, the end of a stage階段的開始/結束◇Students are tested at the end of each stage of the course.學生在課程的每個階段結束時接受測試。➤a stage further, one stage further更進一步◇take the investigation one stage further進行更進一步的調查➤a stage of development, a stage of life發展的/生命的一個階段stage
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2in a theatre/theater, etc.劇院ADJECTIVE | VERB + STAGE | STAGE + NOUN | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤centre/center (oftenfigurative) 舞台中心;注意力中心◇A new actress will take centre / center stage in next month's production of 'The Doll's House'.在下個月《玩偶之家》的演出中,一名新女演員將會成為人們關注的焦點。◇He was always unwilling to take centre / center stage.他總是不太情願成為眾人關注的焦點。➤main主舞台◇They played the main stage at Glastonbury.他們在格拉斯頓伯里音樂節的主舞台演出。➤empty空舞台▸➤revolving旋轉舞台➤makeshift臨時舞台◇A group of tables were converted into a makeshift stage.用幾張桌子拼成了一個臨時舞台。➤concert音樂會舞台◇David Bowie returned to the concert stage last week.上個星期戴維・鮑伊重返音樂會的舞台。➤political (figurative) 政治舞台◇Gore has stepped back onto the political stage.戈爾已重返政治舞台。➤global, international, national, world (allfigurative) 全球/國際/全國/世界舞台◇China is now a major player on the world stage.現在中國已成為世界舞台上的主要參與者。VERB + STAGE➤go on, hit (informal) , step on, step onto, take, take to登上舞台;開始走上舞台◇She was too nervous to go on stage.她太緊張了,不敢上台。◇I was shaking as I took the stage.我上台時在發抖。◇She took to the stage when she was at college.她上大學時開始走上舞台。➤stand on站在舞台上▸➤jump off, leave, step off跳下舞台;離開舞台;下台◇She left the stage to tumultuous applause.她在一片熱烈的喝彩聲中離開了舞台。➤jump on, jump onto跳上舞台◇A fan jumped up onto the stage.一個狂熱崇拜者跳到台上。➤return to回到舞台➤share同台表演◇He once shared the stage with Frank Sinatra.他曾與弗蘭克・西納特拉同台演出。➤grace為舞台增色添彩◇She is one of the finest actors ever to grace the stage.她是曾經登上這個舞台的最棒的演員之一。➤set (oftenfigurative) 為舞台設計佈景;使成為可能◇The thrilling semi-finals set the stage for what should be a great game.半決賽尚且激動人心,決賽將更扣人心弦了。➤boo sb off發出噓聲讓某人下台◇She was booed off the stage.她被一陣噓聲轟下了台。STAGE + NOUN➤musical, play, production, show, work舞台音樂劇;舞台劇;舞台製作;舞台演出;舞台作品◇Stravinsky's last stage work斯特拉溫斯基的最後一部舞台作品➤adaptation, version舞台劇改編本;上演本◇the stage version of 'The Lion King'《獅子王》的上演本➤appearance, performance, role舞台亮相/表演/角色➤presence舞台表現◇It was hard to forget her powerful stage presence.她動人的舞台表演令人難忘。➤persona舞台形象◇His stage persona was that of a foolish drunk.他扮演的舞台形象是一個愚笨的酒鬼。➤name藝名◇He adopted the stage name Dixon Hare when he became a full-time actor.他成為專職演員後用狄克遜・黑爾作藝名。➤career, debut舞台生涯;首次登台◇She made her stage debut at the age of four.她 4 歲時首次登台。◇I began my stage career at the age of ten.我 10 歲時開始了我的舞台生涯。➤lighting, lights舞台燈光▸➤set舞台佈景◇The stage set is the most expensive ever built.這個舞台佈景是有史以來耗資最巨的一個。➤floor舞台▸➤door(供演職員等進出的)劇場後門◇Fans hung around the stage door hoping to meet the band.粉絲們逗留在劇場後門希望能見樂隊一面。➤actor, crew, director, manager, etc.舞台演員、職員、導演、監督等▸➤management舞台監督▸➤direction(劇本中的)舞台指示◇As the stage directions indicate, it is early morning in Moscow.按舞台說明所示,那是莫斯科的清晨。◇Shakespeare's famous stage direction: 'Exit, pursued by a bear.'莎士比亞著名的舞台指示:“被熊追下場。”➤left, right舞台左側/右側▸➤fright怯場◇Even experienced actors can suffer from stage fright.即使富有經驗的演員也會怯場。➤whisper(舞台上的)低聲旁白;有意讓別人聽見的耳語◇'She's pregnant!' he said in a stage whisper.“她懷孕了!”他用有意讓別人聽到的耳語說道。PHRASES➤the back of the stage, the edge of the stage, the front of the stage, the side of the stage後台;舞台邊;前台;舞台的一側stage
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ADVERB | PHRASESADVERB➤carefully仔細籌劃◇The event was very carefully staged.這一活動經過了仔細籌劃。➤elaborately精心策劃◇an elaborately staged drama一台精心策劃的戲劇PHRASES➤well staged精心設計的◇The action scenes are all well staged.所有動作場面都經過精心設計。
stage verb ⇨play3stage noun ⇨stage1 (the early stages)⇨stage2 (The performers went on stage.)⇨drama (a star of stage and screen)⇨forum (the international stage)stage1
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the early stages of a process进程的早期阶段The performers went on stage.演员们登上了舞台。➡ See also the entry for round另见round条stage ♦︎ phase ♦︎ step ♦︎ round ♦︎ legThese are all words for a period of development or a part of a process.这些词均表示发展的阶段、步骤。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a stage / phase / step / round / leg of sth◆the first / second / third / next / final / last stage / phase / step / round / leg◆the initial / preliminary / opening stage / phase / step / round◆the early stages / phases / steps / rounds◆the opening / current / latest stage / phase / round◆successive stages / phases / steps / rounds◆a / an important / critical / crucial / key / difficult stage / phase / step◆to begin / enter / reach / finish a stage / phase / round / leg■stage [countable] a state or period that sb/sth passes through while developing or making progress; a separate part that a process is divided into(发展或进程的)时期,阶段,状态,步骤◆The product is at the design stage.该产品处于设计阶段。◆The children are at different stages of development.这些孩子处于不同的成长阶段。◆At one stage it looked as though they would win.有一段时间他们好像有获胜的希望。◆The pay increase will be introduced in stages(= not all at once).工资的提高将分步进行。◆We can take the argument one stage further.我们可以把辩论更深入一步。■phase feɪz [countable] a period in a process of change or development(变化或发展的)阶段,时期◆We are now entering a critical phase of the campaign.我们现在进入了运动的关键性阶段。◆His anxiety about the work was just a passing phase.他对工作的担心只是暂时性的。◆Most teenagers go through a difficult phase.大多数青少年都会经历一个容易出问题的时期。NOTE辨析 Stage or phase?A phase is always a period of time with a beginning and an end; you can enter, go through or finish a phase and you can talk about what happens during a phase and how long it will last. Phase is used especially to talk about planned stages of a project, or the different emotional stages of a person's life. Stage can be used in the same way, but it can also be used to talk about a particular state or moment within a longer period of time: sth can be at a particular stage, but not at a phase. * phase总是指有始有终的一段时间,可以作动词enter、go through或finish的宾语,作介词during的宾语,也可以作动词last的主语。phase尤用于表示一个项目的规划阶段或人生情感的不同阶段。stage除上述用法外还可表示一个较长时期的某个特定状态或时刻,可以用作介词at的宾语,phase则不能◆The product is at the design phase.◆At one phase it looked as though they would win.■step [countable] one of a series of things that sb does or that happen, which forms part of a process步;阶段◆Having completed the first stage, you can move on to step 2.第一阶段完成后,你就可以接着进行第2步了。◆I'd like to take this idea a step further.我想把这个想法深化一步。◆The promotion was a big step up(= move to a better position) in his career.这次晋升是他在事业上向前迈进的一大步。◆I'll explain it to you step by step.我来一步一步地给你解释。■round [countable] a set of events which form part of a longer process阶段;轮次◆The party did very well in the final round of voting.该党在最后一轮投票中表现得非常出色。■leg [countable] one part of a journey一段路程◆At last we were on the homeward leg of our journey.我们终于踏上了回家的旅程。stage2
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the early stages of a process进程的早期阶段The performers went on stage.演员们登上了舞台。stage ♦︎ box ♦︎ platform ♦︎ pulpit ♦︎ podium ♦︎ dock ♦︎ daisThese are all words for a raised flat area where a public speaker or performer can stand.这些词均表示讲台、舞台。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆on the stage / a platform / the podium / the dais◆in the box / pulpit / dock◆a raised stage / platform / podium / dais◆to mount the stage / platform / pulpit / podium / dais◆to approach the stage / platform / podium / dais■stage [countable] a large raised area, usually in a theatre, where actors, dancers or entertainers perform(通常指剧场中的)舞台◆The audience threw flowers onto the stage.观众把鲜花抛向舞台。◆When he was on stage he became another person.他一登台就变成了另外一个人。◆She came off stage to great applause.她在热烈的掌声中走下舞台。■box [countable] a small enclosed area in a theatre or court, usually with seats(剧院里的)包厢;(法庭里的)专席◆The painting depicts two elegantly dressed women in a box at the opera.这幅油画描绘的是两个坐在歌剧院包厢里穿着优雅的女人。◆the jury box陪审团席◆ (especially BrE) He showed no emotion as he walked into the witness box.走入证人席时他面无表情。ⓘ In American English it is more usual to talk about the witness stand. The phrase take the stand is used in both British and American English.在美式英语中更常用witness stand。短语take the stand既可用于英式英语,亦可用于美式英语◆He took the stand as the first witness.他第一个出庭作证。◆He took the box as the first witness.■platform [countable] a raised area in a large room, used by public speakers or performers so that the audience can see them讲台;舞台◆The concert platform was high and almost semi-circular at the front.音乐会的舞台很高,前部几乎是半圆形的。◆Representatives of both parties shared a platform(= they spoke at the same meeting).两党代表同台发言。■pulpit ˈpʊlpɪt [countable](in a church) a small enclosed area, usually high above the floor, where sb can stand in order to speak to the congregation(= the people attending a church)(教堂中的)小讲坛◆ (figurative) The policy has been widely condemned from the pulpit(= by priests and other church leaders).这项政策曾受到牧师们的广泛谴责。■podium ˈpəʊdiəm; NAmEˈpoʊdiəm [countable] a small platform that a person stands on when giving a speech, conducting(= directing a group of musicians), or receiving a prize for a sports competition讲台;讲坛;(乐队的)指挥台;(体育竞赛的)领奖台◆He dreamed of standing on the victory podium at the Brazilian Grand Prix.他梦想能站在巴西大奖赛的领奖台上。■dock [countable] the part of a court where the person who has been accused of a crime stands or sits during a trial(法庭的)被告席◆He's been in the dock(= on trial for a crime) several times already.他已多次出庭受审。■daisˈdeɪɪs [countable] (ratherformal, especiallywritten) a raised area, especially at one end of a room, on which people stand or sit, especially in order to show that they are more important than the other people present(尤指房间一端的)讲台,高台◆He was seated atop a raised dais with a double set of stairs leading up to the throne.他在一个高台上就座,那里有两组楼梯通往他的御座。