How do you use "curtain" in a sentence?

She drew the curtains to block out the sunlight. The curtain rises at seven o'clock. The Iron Curtain divided Europe during the Cold War.

curtain

Q: What does "curtain" mean?

A piece of fabric hung to cover a window or divide a space A curtain is a piece of cloth or fabric hung at windows for privacy or decoration, or used in theatres to separate the stage from the audience. Figuratively, 'curtain' can mean the end of something, as in 'the final curtain' (death or conclusion). 'Behind the curtain' suggests secrecy or hidden activities.

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Significado: A piece of fabric hung to cover a window or divide a space

窗帘，幕布

cortina, telón

カーテン、幕

커튼, 막

A curtain is a piece of cloth or fabric hung at windows for privacy or decoration, or used in theatres to separate the stage from the audience. Figuratively, 'curtain' can mean the end of something, as in 'the final curtain' (death or conclusion). 'Behind the curtain' suggests secrecy or hidden activities.

Curtain 是挂在窗户上用于隐私或装饰的布料，或在剧院中用于将舞台与观众分隔开的幕布。比喻地，'curtain'可以意味着某事的结束，如'the final curtain'（死亡或结束）。'Behind the curtain'暗示秘密或隐藏的活动。

Una curtain es una pieza de tela colgada en las ventanas para privacidad o decoración, o usada en teatros para separar el escenario del público. Figurativamente, 'curtain' puede significar el final de algo, como en 'the final curtain' (muerte o conclusión). 'Behind the curtain' sugiere secreto o actividades ocultas.

Curtainは、プライバシーや装飾のために窓に掛けられる布、または劇場でステージと観客を分ける幕です。比喩的に、「curtain」は「the final curtain」（死または結末）のように何かの終わりを意味することがあります。「Behind the curtain」は秘密や隠された活動を示唆します。

커튼은 사생활 보호나 장식을 위해 창문에 거는 천, 또는 극장에서 무대와 관객을 분리하는 데 사용되는 막입니다. 비유적으로 'the final curtain'(죽음이나 결말)처럼 무언가의 끝을 의미할 수 있습니다. 'Behind the curtain'은 비밀이나 숨겨진 활동을 암시합니다.

Ejemplos

She drew the curtains to block out the sunlight.
她拉上窗帘遮挡阳光。
Ella corrió las cortinas para bloquear la luz del sol.
彼女は日光を遮るためにカーテンを引きました。
그녀는 햇빛을 가리기 위해 커튼을 쳤습니다.
The curtain rises at seven o'clock.
幕布在七点升起。
El telón sube a las siete.
幕は7時に上がります。
막은 7시에 올라갑니다.
The Iron Curtain divided Europe during the Cold War.
冷战期间，铁幕将欧洲分隔开来。
El Telón de Acero dividió Europa durante la Guerra Fría.
冷戦中、鉄のカーテンがヨーロッパを分断しました。
냉전 시기에 철의 장막이 유럽을 분단했습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old French 'cortine', from Late Latin 'cortina' (curtain, cauldron), possibly from Latin 'cohors' (courtyard, enclosure). Originally a hanging cloth around a bed or in a church, then expanded to window coverings.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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