theatre: [14] A theatre is etymologically a place for ‘looking at’ something. The word comes via Old French theatre and Latin theātrum from Greek théātron. This was derived from the verb theásthai ‘watch, look at’, whose base thea- also produced English theory. It was first used in English for the open-air amphitheatres of the ancient world; its application to contemporary playhouses dates from the end of the 16th century. => theory
theatre (n.)
chiefly British English spelling of theater (q.v.); for spelling, see -re.
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1. He did part-time work as an usher in a theatre.
他在一家戏院兼职当引座员。
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2. The theatre is a futuristic steel and glass structure.
这家剧院是钢筋和玻璃结构的未来派建筑。
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3. Ludlam was responsible for making Ridiculous Theatre something of a cult.
荒诞派戏剧的风靡要归功于勒德拉姆。
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4. He is probably the most reviled man in contemporary theatre.
他可能是当代戏剧界骂声最多的人。
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5. Inside the theatre, they were giving a performance of Bizet's Carmen.
