Center stage
Significado: The main focus or most prominent position, from the physical center of a theater stage.
Taking 'center stage' means being the primary focus of attention. In theater, center stage is literally the middle of the stage — the most visible position. Figuratively, it describes anyone or anything that becomes the main event, the star, or the focal point.
Ejemplos
- She took center stage and delivered the speech of her life. 她站到了舞台中央,发表了她一生中最精彩的演讲。Ocupó el centro del escenario y pronunció el discurso de su vida.彼女は舞台の中央に立ち、人生最高のスピーチを披露した。그녀는 무대 한가운데에 서서 인생 최고의 연설을 했다.
- Climate change has taken center stage in the election. 气候变化成了这次选举的核心议题。El cambio climático se ha convertido en el tema central de las elecciones.気候変動が選挙の最大の争点になっている。기후변화가 선거의 핵심 이슈로 떠올랐다.
- He loves being center stage — born performer. 他喜欢成为众人瞩目的焦点——天生的表演者。Le encanta ser el centro de atención — es un artista nato.彼は注目の的になるのが大好きだ——生まれながらのパフォーマーだよ。그는 주목받는 걸 좋아해 — 타고난 퍼포머야.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: performances, politics, business, attention
Tono: dramatic, important
✓ Correcto
- She took center stage.她站到了舞台的正中央。Ocupó el centro del escenario.She took center stage.(彼女が主役の座についた。)그녀가 무대 중앙을 차지했다.
- The issue took center stage.这个议题成了焦点。El tema pasó a ser el centro de atención.The issue took center stage.(その問題が最大の焦点になった。)그 이슈가 핵심으로 떠올랐다.
✗ Incorrecto
- Don't use for someone who's barely noticed — center stage means primary focus不要用于几乎没被注意到的人——center stage意味着绝对的焦点No lo uses para alguien que apenas se nota — center stage significa ser el foco principalほとんど注目されていない人には使わない——center stageは最も注目されている状態を意味する거의 주목받지 못하는 사람에게는 쓰지 말 것 — center stage는 주요 초점을 의미한다
Origen e historia
From theater staging, where the center position commands the most attention. The figurative usage has been common in American English since the 19th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: 19th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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