amphitheater
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/ˈæmfɪθiːətər/
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/ˈæmfɪθɪətə(r)/
A large, open-air building with rows of seats that go up in a circle around a central area. It was used in ancient times for sports and plays.
We visited the ancient amphitheater where gladiators once fought.
我们参观了古代的露天剧场,那里曾经是角斗士战斗的地方。
A building with seats that go up in a circle, like a bowl, where people can watch performances or sports.
The concert was held at the outdoor amphitheater by the lake.
音乐会在湖边的户外露天剧场举行。
A natural space surrounded by high, sloping land, like a bowl.
The valley formed a natural amphitheater with its steep sides.
这个山谷因其陡峭的两侧形成了一个天然的露天剧场。