arena

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n. 角斗场, 舞台, 场地 [医] 尿沉渣, 尿沙; 脑沙

发音

其它 /əˈɹiːnə/

词形变化

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教材释义与例句

名词

舞台;竞技场

释义与例句

n. C1 Oxf 5000
  1. 1.

    An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (North America) or circular area for bullfights (especially Hispanic America).

    舞台

    阿雷纳

    竞技场

    A large crowd filled the seats of the arena.

  2. 2.

    The building housing such an area; specifically, a very large, often round building, often topped with a dome, designated for indoor sporting or other major events, such as concerts.

    The arena is grey with white beams.

  3. 3.

    The sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre where contests were held in Ancient Rome.

    历史

    The gladiators entered the arena.

  4. 4.

    A realm in which events take place; an area of interest, study, behaviour, etc.

    The company was a player in the maritime insurance arena.

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词源

Borrowed from Latin arēna (“sand, arena”), from an earlier *hasēna (compare Sabine fasēna), possibly from Etruscan.

来源:wiktionary