grandstand

• 名词，指体育场或赛马场中带有顶棚、设有观众席的主看台，也指聚集在那里的观众。

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.

   看台

   • 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.

   同义词standtribune

2. Spectators collectivelyB2informal

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

   看台观众

   • 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.

   同义词audiencecrowd

• 动词，指为了吸引注意或给公众留下印象而做作、炫耀、哗众取宠，常带有政治或公共语境中的贬义。

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.

   作秀

   • 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.

   同义词ham it uphotdogpeacockpostureshow offshowboatstrutswagger