| 单词 | stage |
| 释义 | stage stage // noun, verb
■ noun [C]
EARLY-STAGE
1 a period or state that sth passes through as it develops: This technology is still in its early stages. The product is at the design stage. We have no plans to sell the company at this stage. The project has reached a critical stage. Negotiations are at an advanced stage.
2 a separate part that a process, etc. is divided into: They have completed the first stage of the cost-cutting process. We can take the argument one stage further. The pay increase will be introduced in stages (= not all at once). SYN STEP
⇨ CENTRE adj.
■ verb [+ obj]
1 to organize an event: Next year's conference will be staged in Parma.
to stage a conference/an event/exhibition
2 to organize and take part in action that needs careful planning, especially as a public protest: Drivers staged a 24-hour strike in protest at the new regulations.
to stage a protest/stoppage/strike
3 to make sth happen: After a poor six months, the company is staging a recovery.
to stage a comeback/rally/recovery |
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