A1 noun 중립

theater

/ˈθiːətər/

A theater is a building or outdoor area where people go to watch plays, movies, or musical performances. It typically features a stage for performers and a seating area for the audience to enjoy the show.

예시

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1

Let's go to the movie theater tonight to see the new film.

Let's go to the cinema tonight to see the new film.

2

The local government funded the restoration of the historic theater.

The local government paid to fix the old theater.

3

I'm heading to the theater to see my friend's play.

I'm going to watch my friend's show at the theater.

어휘 가족

명사
theater
Verb
theatricalize
부사
theatrically
형용사
theatrical
관련
theatergoer
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'T' in theater as a person standing on a stage with their arms open for the audience.

빠른 퀴즈

We bought two tickets to see a famous play at the ____.

정답!

정답은: theater

예시

1

Let's go to the movie theater tonight to see the new film.

everyday

Let's go to the cinema tonight to see the new film.

2

The local government funded the restoration of the historic theater.

formal

The local government paid to fix the old theater.

3

I'm heading to the theater to see my friend's play.

informal

I'm going to watch my friend's show at the theater.

4

The Greek theater was a central part of ancient social life and politics.

academic

The Greek theater was very important in ancient social and political life.

5

The theater industry contributes significantly to the city's tourism revenue.

business

The theater business helps the city make a lot of money from tourists.

어휘 가족

명사
theater
Verb
theatricalize
부사
theatrically
형용사
theatrical
관련
theatergoer

자주 쓰는 조합

movie theater cinema / place to watch films
go to the theater visit a place to see a play or movie
live theater performances happening in person
theater district an area with many theaters
local theater a theater in your neighborhood

자주 쓰는 구문

musical theater

plays that include singing and dancing

theater of war

the area where a war is happening

home theater

a television system that mimics a cinema experience

자주 혼동되는 단어

theater vs theatre

This is simply the British English spelling; theater is the American English spelling.

theater vs play

A 'play' is the performance itself, while a 'theater' is the building where it happens.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'theater' when referring to the physical building or the general art form of acting. In the United States, 'theater' is the standard spelling, while in the UK and other English-speaking countries, 'theatre' is preferred.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often forget to use the article 'the' when saying 'go to the theater.' Also, don't confuse it with 'cinema' if you are specifically talking about a stage play.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'T' in theater as a person standing on a stage with their arms open for the audience.

📖

어원

Derived from the Greek word 'theatron,' which means 'a place for viewing.'

문법 패턴

Countable noun: one theater, two theaters Usually takes the definite article 'the' in phrases like 'going to the theater'
🌍

문화적 맥락

Broadway in New York City and the West End in London are the most famous theater districts in the world.

빠른 퀴즈

We bought two tickets to see a famous play at the ____.

정답!

정답은: theater

art 관련 단어

painting

A1

A painting is a picture that someone makes using paint. It is usually created on a surface like paper or canvas and is considered a piece of art.

sculpture

A1

A sculpture is a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or carving materials like stone, wood, metal, or clay. Unlike a painting, you can walk around a sculpture and see it from many different angles.

sketch

A1

A simple drawing that is done quickly and without many details. It is often used as a rough draft or a plan for a more finished piece of art.

portrait

A1

A portrait is a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually focusing on the face and shoulders. It is created to show what the person looks like and often to express their personality.

landscape

A1

A landscape is a painting, photograph, or view of a wide area of land. In art, it usually shows natural scenes like mountains, trees, and rivers instead of people.

still life

A1

A still life is a type of art, such as a painting or photograph, that shows objects that do not move. Common subjects include everyday items like fruit, flowers, bottles, or bowls.

cubism

A1

Cubism is a style of modern art that shows objects and people as simple geometric shapes like cubes, triangles, and circles. Instead of looking realistic from one side, the art shows the subject from many different angles at the same time.

surrealism

A1

Surrealism is a style of art and literature that mixes real objects in strange or impossible ways, like in a dream. It aims to show the power of the imagination and the hidden thoughts of the mind.

contemporary art

A1

Contemporary art is art produced at the present period in time. It includes works made by artists living today and reflects the issues of our modern world.

easel

A1

An easel is a wooden or metal frame that stands on three legs. It is used to hold a canvas or a board while an artist is painting or drawing on it.

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