desk work; preparation and analysis
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
desk work; preparatory work done at a desk
neutralRefers to intellectual, planning, or analytical work conducted at a desk, involving reading, writing, and research.
Zhè这
piān篇
lùn论
wén文
xū需
yào要
dà大
liàng量
de的
àn案
tóu头
gōng工
zuò作
。
This thesis requires a lot of desk work.
Zài在
kāi开
shǐ始
shí实
yàn验
qián前
，
kē科
xué学
jiā家
zuò做
le了
chōng充
fèn分
de的
àn案
tóu头
gōng工
zuò作
。
The scientist did thorough preparatory work at his desk before starting the experiment.
noun
script analysis and character study (in film/theater)
technicalA specialized, professional term used in performing arts (film, theater). It refers to the textual analysis of scripts, plot, and character development done by directors, actors, and screenwriters before or during rehearsals.
Yǎn演
yuán员
de的
àn案
tóu头
gōng工
zuò作
duì对
lǐ理
jiě解
jué角
sè色
zhì至
guān关
zhòng重
yào要
。
An actor's desk work (script analysis) is crucial for understanding the character.
Dǎo导
yǎn演
zài在
huì会
shàng上
fēn分
xiǎng享
le了
tā她
de的
àn案
tóu头
gōng工
zuò作
bǐ笔
jì记
。
The director shared her script analysis notes at the meeting.
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Zài在
kāi开
pāi拍
qián前
，
zhěng整
gè个
jù剧
zǔ组
xū需
yào要
wán完
chéng成
xiáng详
jìn尽
de的
àn案
tóu头
gōng工
zuò作
。
The entire crew needs to complete thorough preparatory text work before filming begins.