Word · Frequency #33886
coliseum
/ˌkɔliˈsiəm/
noun
大体育馆；大剧场；大型公共娱乐场
an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena for contests and spectacles
常大写指特定场馆，如罗马斗兽场
- 1.
A large theatre, cinema, or stadium.
大型剧院、电影院或体育场
- 2.
A large, often circular building, for indoor sporting events, exhibitions, concerts, etc.; arena.
大型圆形场馆
大型剧院、电影院或体育场；大型圆形场馆；大体育馆；大剧场；大公共娱乐场
In use
The ancient coliseum could hold over 50,000 spectators.
They built a new coliseum for the city's sports events.
The concert was held in the coliseum, which was packed with fans.
the + Coliseum
当指特定大型场馆时，常大写。
The concert was held at the Coliseum.
音乐会在体育馆举行。
a + coliseum
The city built a new coliseum for sports events.
该市新建了一座大型体育馆用于体育赛事。
at the coliseum
用作地点状语。
Thousands of fans gathered at the coliseum to watch the game.
Connections
Confusing words
- Colosseum
- 罗马斗兽场 · 特指罗马的古竞技场，而coliseum泛指大型体育馆或剧场。
- amphitheater
- 圆形剧场，竞技场 · 侧重指圆形露天剧场，coliseum可指有顶棚的体育馆。
- stadium
- 体育场 · stadium通常指有看台的体育场，coliseum可指多用途大型场馆。
Word family
- coliseums
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
可数名词，常指大型圆形或椭圆形场馆
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