amphitheatre

• 名词，指围绕露天场地而建的圆形或椭圆形建筑，设有层层升高的阶梯式座位，用于举办表演、竞技或娱乐活动。也可指这种建筑中的观众席或类似剧场的大厅。

A noun referring to a large, oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats around an open space, used for performances, contests, or spectacles.

1. Ancient arenaB1formal

   A large, oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats around an open space, used in ancient times for public spectacles, contests, and performances.

   圆形剧场

   • The Roman amphitheatre could hold over 50,000 spectators.
   • Gladiators fought in the center of the amphitheatre.
   • We visited the ancient amphitheatre in Verona.

   同义词arenacoliseumstadium

2. Modern venueB1formal

   A modern, often circular or semi-circular building or room with rising rows of seats, designed for lectures, concerts, or medical demonstrations.

   圆形剧场（现代）

   • The lecture was held in a large amphitheatre at the university.
   • Medical students observed the surgery from the amphitheatre.
   • The concert took place in a natural amphitheatre formed by the hills.

   同义词arenaauditoriumstadiumtheatre