scenes

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scenes — noun

  • scenessingular
  • scenesesplural

1. one of the sections into which a play, film, or television programme is divided;

1.名詞A2
釋義

one of the sections into which a play, film, or television programme is divided; each scene takes place in one location and without a break in time.

例句

The final scene of the play brought the audience to tears.

final scene — concluding section of a play

Gabriel rehearsed the opening scene with Anna for over an hour.

opening scene — first section of a film/play

同義詞
  • sequence

    used especially for a connected series of shots in a film

  • segment

    more general; any distinct part of a programme or film

  • act

    a larger unit that contains several scenes

文法句型

scene of [play/movie]

opening/final/chase scene

用法筆記

In theatre, an act contains several scenes. In a film script, scenes are numbered and each describes a single location and time.

常見錯誤

❌The first act has three acts.
✅The first act has three scenes.
💡an act is a larger unit divided into scenes, not into acts.

2. what you see when you look at a place, especially something beautiful, busy, or

2.名詞A2
釋義

what you see when you look at a place, especially something beautiful, busy, or interesting — for example, a snowy mountain landscape, a crowded market, or a quiet village street.

例句

Olivia stopped at the bridge to photograph the winter scene.

winter scene — landscape picture/description

From the hilltop, the scene of the harbour with fishing boats was unforgettable.

scene of [place] — view of a specific location

同義詞
  • view

    focuses on what can be seen from a particular position

  • landscape

    specifically a wide outdoor view of natural land

  • panorama

    a wide, unbroken view in all directions

文法句型

scene of [place/event]

street/country/winter scene

用法筆記

Often used with adjectives describing the type of view: street scene, country scene, battle scene, domestic scene.

3. the place where something unpleasant, dangerous, or violent has happened, such a

3.名詞B1
釋義

the place where something unpleasant, dangerous, or violent has happened, such as a crime, accident, or natural disaster.

例句

Police arrived at the scene of the robbery within minutes.

scene of the robbery — location of a crime

Paramedics took photos of the accident scene before moving the vehicles.

accident scene — place where a crash happened

同義詞
  • location

    more neutral; any place, not necessarily unpleasant

  • site

    often used for larger areas such as disaster zones or construction

  • spot

    informal; a specific point where something happened

文法句型

scene of [accident/crime/disaster]

crime scene

accident scene

用法筆記

Frequently used in news reporting and police contexts. The preposition 'of' nearly always follows: the scene of the attack / the scene of the crash.

常見錯誤

❌The police arrived on crime.
✅The police arrived at the crime scene.
💡the noun 'scene' is required after 'crime' when referring to the location.

4. the people, events, and places connected with a specific type of interest, activ

4.名詞B1
釋義

the people, events, and places connected with a specific type of interest, activity, or lifestyle — for example, the music scene, the art scene, or the tech scene.

例句

Kenji moved to Berlin because the music scene there is very active.

music scene — the world of music in a city

The local food scene has grown a lot with new restaurants opening every month.

同義詞
  • world

    slightly broader; 'the world of fashion'

  • community

    focuses on the people rather than the activities

  • milieu

    formal; the social environment a person lives in

文法句型

[adj] scene

the [music/fashion/political] scene

用法筆記

Always preceded by an adjective or noun that names the area: 'the tech scene', 'the club scene', 'the indie film scene'. Common in informal conversation.

5. a loud, angry display of emotion in public, especially between two people, that

5.名詞B1
釋義

a loud, angry display of emotion in public, especially between two people, that draws attention from others around.

例句

Olivia made a scene at the restaurant when she found a bug in her salad.

make a scene — cause a public disturbance

Gabriel did not want to cause a scene, so he quietly left the party.

cause a scene — create an embarrassing public argument

同義詞
  • outburst

    sudden expression of emotion, not necessarily public

  • tantrum

    often used for children's angry fits

  • fuss

    less intense; unnecessary worry or excitement about something small

文法句型

make a scene

cause a scene

create a scene

用法筆記

Almost always used in the fixed expressions 'make a scene', 'cause a scene', or 'create a scene'. The scene itself is the angry display, not a location.

常見錯誤

❌She made a scene of the restaurant.
✅She made a scene at the restaurant.
💡'make a scene' is a fixed expression; do not add 'of'.

6. a striking or memorable event, incident, or set of circumstances that captures a

6.名詞B2
釋義

a striking or memorable event, incident, or set of circumstances that captures a particular mood or atmosphere.

例句

There were emotional scenes at the airport as the soldiers returned home.

emotional scenes — situations full of strong feeling

The wedding reception turned into scenes of dancing and laughter that lasted all night.

scenes of [emotion/activity] — typical pattern

同義詞
  • spectacle

    emphasises the impressive or visually striking nature of the event

  • incident

    more neutral; an event without the dramatic overtones

  • circumstances

    broader; the conditions surrounding an event, not the event itself

文法句型

scene of [wedding/reunion/celebration]

scenes of [joy/chaos/violence]

用法筆記

Often used in the plural (scenes of...). The phrase 'scenes of [emotion/activity]' is a common journalistic pattern: scenes of joy, scenes of panic, scenes of celebration.