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tent; curtain; office; act (drama); surname
Meanings
5 senses · 22 examplesnoun
large cloth covering; tent
Can refer to both large fabric coverings and portable tents for outdoor use.
We set up a white tent when camping.
As night falls, the entire village falls quiet.
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Workers used large fabric sheets to block dust at the construction site.
Travelers in the desert rely on sun awnings to avoid the scorching sun.
Nomadic peoples will set up portable tents at any time.
noun
stage curtain; screen
formalSpecifically refers to fabric screens used for stage performances, movie screenings or slide shows.
Before the performance started, the stage curtain slowly opened.
After the movie ended, the screen slowly closed.
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Wonderful images were projected on the theater's silver screen.
The host stood in front of the curtain to introduce tonight's program.
Before the drama started, staff checked the curtain's lifting system.
noun
general's tent; official residence
archaicA classical term used only in historical contexts to refer to military or administrative offices.
Ancient generals commanded battles from their military tents.
The prefect's office gathered many talented people.
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Staff members in the official office offered advice to their superiors.
During the Three Kingdoms period, Zhuge Liang often discussed military affairs in his tent.
In the Qing Dynasty, viceroy offices often set up dedicated staff rooms to handle official business.
measure word
act (drama); scene
Used to count complete segments of a play or performance, which can be divided into multiple scenes.
This drama is divided into three acts, each with exciting twists.
Scene 1 of Act 2 tells the protagonist's childhood memories.
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Looking at this painting, I couldn't help recalling a scene from my childhood life.
Act 4 of this opera is the climax of the entire performance.
The drama teacher asked us to perform the content of Act 1 in groups.
noun
surname Mu
A common Chinese surname.
Mr. Mu is the Chinese teacher at our school.
The Mu family is a historically prominent local clan.