grandstand

• Существительное, обозначающее либо основное крытое сооружение с местами для зрителей на стадионе или ипподроме, либо совокупность зрителей, находящихся там.

A noun referring to either the main seating structure with a roof at a sports ground or racetrack, or collectively to the spectators seated there.

1. Covered seating areaB1formal

   A large, roofed structure with tiered seats for spectators at a sports stadium or racetrack.

   Трибуна

   • We bought tickets in the grandstand for the final match.
   • The grandstand was packed with cheering fans.
   • From the grandstand, you get a perfect view of the finish line.

   Synonymsstandtribune

2. Spectators collectivelyB2informal

   The audience or group of people watching an event from such a structure.

   Зрители

   • The grandstand roared as the home team scored.
   • The performer waved to the grandstand after the show.
   • The entire grandstand rose to its feet for a standing ovation.

   Synonymsaudiencecrowd

• Глагол, означающий вести себя театрально или рисоваться, чтобы привлечь внимание или произвести впечатление на публику, часто в политическом или общественном контексте.

A verb meaning to behave dramatically or show off in order to attract attention or impress an audience, often in a political or public context.

1. Show off for attentionC1informalamerican

   To behave or perform in a showy, exaggerated way to attract attention or impress an audience.

   Выпендриваться

   • The politician was accused of grandstanding during the debate.
   • He tends to grandstand whenever there's a camera around.
   • The player was grandstanding instead of passing the ball to his teammate.

   Synonymsham it uphotdogpeacockpostureshow offshowboatstrutswagger