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stage

NounSino-Korean: 舞臺

  1. 1

    stage

    A large floor in front of the audience's seats that is raised a bit for performances like plays, dances, concerts, etc.

    Korean definition: 연극, 무용, 음악 등을 공연하기 위하여 객석 앞에 좀 높게 만들어 놓은 넓은 자리.

    • In the theater, the stage and the seats were very close, so the actors' expressions could be seen vividly.

    • After the performance ended, the audience kept giving a standing ovation toward the darkened stage.

  2. 2

    stage

    (figurative) A main place or field of one's activity.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 주로 활동하는 장소나 분야.

    • We must not forget that this place was the stage of our history.

    • He made a great contribution to bringing Korean art to the center of the world stage.

  3. 3

    set

    (figurative) The setting of a story.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 이야기의 배경이 되는 곳.

    • This novel is a story about gangsters with Seoul Station as its main setting.

    • Unlike the original, this movie opening next week has its story set in Korea.