theatre
/ˈθɪətə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈθiːətər/ (ame, ipa)
theatre — 名詞
- theatresingular
- theatresplural
1. a building or outdoor space with raised seating where audiences go to watch live
劇院；戲院
觀看舞台表演或電影的建築物或場地
a building or outdoor space with raised seating where audiences go to watch live performances such as plays, musicals, or films
Ada and her family went to the theatre last Saturday to watch a musical.
Ada 和家人上週六去戲院看了一齣音樂劇。
go to the theatre — attend a live performance
The old theatre on King Street was renovated and now hosts plays every weekend.
國王街上那間老戲院去年翻新了，現在每週末都有舞台劇演出。
Vivek bought three tickets for the new comedy at the Royal Theatre.
Vivek 買了三張皇家劇院新喜劇的票。
When it rains, the outdoor theatre in the park moves its performances indoors.
下雨時，公園裡那座露天劇場會把表演移到室內舉行。
The theatre was completely full, with people even standing along the back wall.
戲院內座無虛席，甚至有人沿著後牆站著看。
文法句型
theatre + noun (e.g. theatre tickets, theatre company)
用法筆記
In British English, 'theatre' can refer to both live performance venues and cinemas, though 'cinema' is more common for film screenings. The phrase 'go to the theatre' almost always means watching a live stage performance.
常見錯誤
2. a room inside a hospital that is specially designed for doctors to perform surge
手術室
醫院裡進行外科手術的專用房間
a room inside a hospital that is specially designed for doctors to perform surgery
The surgeon spent nearly five hours in the operating theatre performing a heart transplant.
那位外科醫生在手術室裡待了將近五個小時，進行心臟移植手術。
operating theatre — hospital room for surgery
Nurse Élise prepared the theatre quickly when the emergency case arrived at midnight.
午夜急診病患送達時，Élise 護理師迅速準備好手術室。
Only authorised medical staff are permitted inside the operating theatre during a procedure.
手術進行期間，只有經授權的醫護人員才能進入手術室。
Dr Adisa washed his hands thoroughly before entering the theatre for the morning surgery.
Adisa 醫生在進入手術室進行早上的手術前仔細清洗雙手。
- operating room
the American English equivalent, often abbreviated as OR
文法句型
operating theatre
in theatre
用法筆記
Usually occurs as 'operating theatre' or simply 'theatre' within a hospital context. In American English, 'operating room' (OR) is the standard term.
常見錯誤
3. the art, writing, and performance of plays and other dramatic works, considered
戲劇藝術
戲劇創作、演出及相關專業或學科
the art, writing, and performance of plays and other dramatic works, considered as a form of entertainment, a profession, or an academic subject
Min has studied theatre at university for three years and hopes to become a director.
Min 在大學攻讀戲劇已經三年，希望將來能成為導演。
study theatre — academic discipline
Modern British theatre often explores social issues through experimental plays.
現代英國戲劇常透過實驗性劇作探討社會議題。
Adisa's love of theatre began when he saw a Shakespeare play in primary school.
Adisa 對戲劇的熱愛始於在小學看了一齣莎翁作品。
The city has a lively theatre scene, with dozens of small groups performing every week.
這個城市以其蓬勃的戲劇圈聞名，數十個小劇團每週都推出演出。
After graduation, Eli joined a local theatre group that performs at community centres.
畢業後，Eli 加入了一個在社區中心演出的本地劇團。
- drama
more specific to acting and playwriting, often as a school subject
- performing arts
a broader category that includes theatre, dance, and music
文法句型
theatre as a subject/field
in theatre
用法筆記
This sense is uncountable and refers to the art form or profession, not to a physical building. It is commonly used in phrases like 'a career in theatre' or 'theatre studies'.
常見錯誤
4. behaviour that is exaggerated or not sincere, done mainly to attract attention o
做戲；誇張
為引人注意而非真誠的誇張行為
behaviour that is exaggerated or not sincere, done mainly to attract attention or create a strong impression rather than to express genuine emotion
Eli burst into tears over the small criticism, but everyone knew it was pure theatre.
Eli 因為一點點批評就大哭起來，但大家都知道那只是在做戲。
pure theatre — exaggerated, insincere behaviour
His speech about leaving the company was all theatre — he had no plan to resign.
他那段關於要離開公司的發言全是在做戲——他根本沒有辭職的打算。
all theatre — completely insincere
There was no need for all that theatre; a short explanation would have been enough.
根本不需要那麼多誇張表現，簡單說明一下就夠了。
Min made a loud display of pure theatre that embarrassed everyone at the table.
Min 大吵大鬧地衝出餐廳，那誇張的做戲讓同桌每個人都很尷尬。
- drama
similar meaning of exaggerated behaviour but can be neutral or positive
- showmanship
theatrical flair, often positive or admiring
- sincerity
genuine, honest behaviour without pretence
文法句型
pure theatre
all theatre
用法筆記
This sense is uncountable and usually carries a critical or dismissive tone. It describes behaviour the speaker considers fake or overly dramatic for effect. Common in informal British English.
常見錯誤
5. a large region or area where military forces are engaged in active fighting duri
戰區
發生重大軍事行動的廣大地區
a large region or area where military forces are engaged in active fighting during a war or conflict
Soldiers were sent to the Pacific theatre of operations during the Second World War.
二戰期間，數千名士兵被派往太平洋戰區執行任務。
theatre of operations — military area of conflict
The general was given command of all ground forces in the European theatre.
將軍受命指揮歐洲戰區的所有地面部隊。
Supplies and reinforcements were slowly moved towards the main theatre of war.
補給品和增援部隊被緩慢運往主要戰區。
The conflict soon spread beyond the original theatre, drawing neighbouring countries into the fighting.
衝突很快蔓延到原來的戰區之外，將鄰國也捲入了戰鬥。
- war zone
a more general term for an area affected by war
- battlefield
a smaller, more specific location where fighting occurs
文法句型
theatre of war
theatre of operations
用法筆記
Often appears in formal or historical writing about war, especially in fixed phrases like 'theatre of war' and 'theatre of operations'. In American English, the spelling is 'theater'.