the gods
the gods — 慣用語
1. the seats at the very top level of a theatre, which are the furthest away from t
頂層座位
劇院最高層、離舞台最遠的廉價座位
the seats at the very top level of a theatre, which are the furthest away from the stage and usually cost less than seats in other parts of the building.
Liam bought tickets in the gods because the lower balcony was full.
Liam 因為低層包廂已滿，所以買了頂層座位的票。
the gods after 'in' for seat location
From the gods, Sofia could see the whole stage and the orchestra pit below.
Sofia 從頂層座位能看到整個舞台和下方的樂池。
The student discount meant Noa and Ayesha could afford seats in the gods.
學生折扣讓 Noa 和 Ayesha 負擔得起頂層座位的票價。
shows 'the gods' as the cheapest option
Cyrus watched the play from the gods, laughing along with the crowd above.
Cyrus 在頂層座位看戲，跟著上方的觀眾一起大笑。
The seats in the gods shake as the audience claps and stamps their feet.
觀眾鼓掌跺腳時，頂層的座位會隨之震動。
collocation: seats in the gods + physical sensation
- in the gods
- seats in the gods
- from the gods
- up in the gods
- the gods of the theatre
- nosebleed seats
more informal; focuses on the extreme height and discomfort
- upper circle
more formal; a standard theatre tier name in British theatres
- the gallery
historical term for the same section; less common in modern use
文法句型
always with 'the': the gods
用法筆記
Always used with 'the' — you cannot say 'in gods'. This informal term is specific to theatres and live performance venues; it is not usually used for cinemas or sports stadiums.