late 14c., from Latin amphitheatrum, from Greek amphitheatron "double theater, amphitheater," neuter of amphitheatros "with spectators all around," from amphi- "on both sides" (see amphi-) + theatron "theater" (see theater). Classical theaters were semi-circles, thus two together made an amphi-theater.
双语例句
1. The secret service agents hustled the speaker out of the amphitheater.
特务机关的代理人把演讲者驱逐出竞技场.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. That must be the oval unroofed amphitheater in Rome. It was basically a stadium with comprehensive functions.
那就是罗马的椭圆型露天竞技场了, 基本上是综合功能的体育场.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The amphitheater was a sealed off round structure . Swordplay, wresting, gladiatoral and other contests were held there.
该竞技场为四周封闭式结构,可以举行斗剑 、 格斗 、 斗兽及其他竞赛项目.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. The Chicago Amphitheater was packed, sweltering rocking.
芝加哥半圆形剧场里拥挤不堪,热浪滚滚, 人潮涌动.
来自辞典例句
5. It was mid - June , 1972, the Chicago Amphitheater was packed , sweltering, rocking.
