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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++stage1 /steɪdʒ/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 1 time/state 时间/状态 [countable]PART a particular time or state that something reaches as it grows or develops 时期；阶段 → phase, stepstage of/in the early stages of a child’s development 儿童成长的早期 It’s a good move at this stage in his career. 在他事业的这个阶段，这是很好的一步。 We’re getting to the stage where we hardly ever go out together. 我们快要到几乎不一起外出的地步了。2 part of process 过程的一部分 [countable] one of the parts which something such as a competition or process is divided into 〔比赛或过程中的某一〕阶段，段stage of The team reached the semi-final stage of the competition. 球队进入了半决赛阶段。stage two/six etc We’re now reaching the end of stage three of the construction. 我们现在到了施工第三阶段的收尾期。 The next stage is to complete an application form. 下一步是填申请表。in stages The rest of the money will be paid in stages (=a small amount at a time). 余款将分期支付。3 theatre 戏院 [countable]APT the raised area in a theatre which actors or singers stand on when they perform 舞台 → backstageon stage She is on stage for most of the play. 这出戏的大部分时间里她都在台上。 She appeared on stage with George Michael. 她和乔治•迈克尔同台演出过。 →5 see picture at 见图 theatre4 ACTING 表演the stage APTACTOR/ACTRESSacting as a profession, especially in theatres 舞台生涯；戏剧表演 I wanted to go on the stage (=become an actor). 我想去当演员。 stars of stage and screen (=theatre and cinema) 戏剧和电影明星5 centre stage ATTENTIONif someone or something is centre stage, it has everyone’s attention, or is very important 注意的中心；重要地位 Anne’s sculpture took centre stage at the show. 安妮的雕塑作品成为展会上大家关注的焦点。 The UN has moved to the centre stage of world politics. 联合国已经成为国际政治的核心。6 place 地方 [singular]AREA OF KNOWLEDGE, DUTIES, STUDY ETCPLACE a place or area of activity where something important happens 〔重大事件发生的〕地点，场所；〔活动的〕舞台on the world/international/political etc stage He’s an experienced campaigner on the world stage. 他是国际舞台上一位经验丰富的活动家。 important figures on the European political stage 欧洲政治舞台上的重要人物stage for Geneva has been the stage for many such conferences. 日内瓦已成为众多此类会议的举办地点。7 set the stage for something PREPAREto prepare for something or make something possible 为某事做准备；使某事成为可能 Will this agreement merely set the stage for another war? 这个协议是否只会酿成另一场战争？ → landing stage COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: a particular time or state that something reaches as it grows or develops 时期；阶段adjectivesthe early/initial stages 初期/最初阶段Sometimes there are problems in the early stages of a project. 项目初期阶段有时会出现问题。the later/final/closing stages 后续/最终/结束阶段She was well cared for during the final stages of her life. 她在生命的最后阶段得到了很好的照料。the halfway stage 中间阶段He was in the lead at the halfway stage. 他在中途处于领先。an advanced stage 高级阶段Negotiations are at an advanced stage. 谈判已进入后期阶段。a new stage 新阶段It marked the beginning of a new stage in my life. 这标志着我的人生开始进入一个新阶段。a critical/crucial stage (=very important because it affects the future success of something) 关键的/至关重要的阶段nThe football season is reaching a crucial stage.a formative stage (=when someone or something is developing) 形成阶段nThis plan is still in its formative stages.na difficult/an awkward stageHe was 13 and going through that awkward stage.verbsreach/get to a stage 达到某一阶段We have reached the stage where no-one is safe to walk our streets at night. 我们已经到了没人能在夜间安全上街的地步了。enter a stage 进入某一阶段He is entering a new stage of his career. 他正步入事业的新阶段。go through a stage 经历某一阶段Most young people go through a rebellious stage. 年轻人大多会经历一个叛逆期。mark a stage 标志着某一阶段The election marks an important stage in the rebuilding of the country. 选举标志着国家重建进入一个重要阶段。take something a stage further 使某事更深入一步We then took the experiment a stage further. 然后我们将实验向前推进了一步。phrasesa stage of development 发展阶段We have several ideas in various stages of development. 我们在不同的发展阶段有多个想法。at one stage (=at a time in the past) 在某个阶段,一度At one stage I had to tell him to calm down. 我一度不得不叫他冷静下来。at some stage 在某个阶段Four out of ten people are likely to contract cancer at some stage in their lives. 每十个人中有四个人可能在其一生的某个阶段罹患癌症。at this/that stage 在这个/那个阶段At this stage his wife did not realise he was missing. 这时候他妻子并没有意识到他失踪了。at an early/late stage 在初期/后期阶段I can’t change my plans at this late stage. 我无法在如此接近尾声的阶段更改计划了。at a later stage 在后续阶段nThese points will be dealt with at a later stage.n THESAURUSstage one of several parts of a long process, which happen one after anotherAt this stage of the election campaign, it is impossible to predict who will win.She is still in the early stages of pregnancy.Piaget famously divided childhood into four separate stages.the opening stages of the racestep one of the parts of a process that you have to do or deal with in order to go on to the next oneThe first step is to make a list of what you need.What’s the next step?You have to do this one step at a time.phase one of the clearly separate stages of a process or activity, during which a type of activity takes place that is different from those in other phasesthe initial phase of the campaignThey were now entering the final phase of their journey.round one of the parts that an event or activity is divided into, especially talks or a sports competitionthe first round of the negotiationsthe final round of the competitionThe next round of the trade talks will be held in Geneva.point a specific time or moment during the course of somethingWhat do you really want at this point in your life?By this point they were starting to feel more confident. COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 3: the raised area in a theatre which actors or singers stand on when they perform 舞台verbsnbe on stageHe was on stage for most of the first act.nappear on stageRecently she has appeared on stage in 'Private Lives'.ngo/come on stageI never drink before going on stage.nwalk on stage/onto the stageThe audience broke into applause as soon as he walked on stage.take the stage (=go on stage) 我想去当演员。nThe Charlatans took the stage in LA yesterday.nleave the stageEveryone except the main character gradually leaves the stage.ncome off stageI came off stage last night and just collapsed in a heap.nwalk off the stage (=leave the stage, especially before you should)The pianist walked off the stage after playing only a few notes.
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stage• It was also a stage of ambitious dreams being overtaken by reality.• Many women feel depressed during the early stages of pregnancy.• Construction of the bridge is in its final stage.• The initial stages of the disease are difficult to recognize.• We must have had 20 groups of costumed revelers trot by us up on stage.• In other words, each state in the production process can only be begun once the previous stage has been completed.• The orchestra was restricted to a semicircle in view of the needs of Roman drama and, in front of this was a raised stage.• Dan has never gone through a rebellious stage.• We saw a video showing the second stage in the development of a human embryo.• Bureaucracies do not simply enter the policy-making process at the stage of implementation.• Geneva has been the stage for many such conferences.• We reached the stage where we'd given up any hopes of seeing our daughter alive.• At this stage of the election campaign, it is impossible to say who will win.• 'How's your dissertation coming on?' 'I'm at the writing-up stage.'• At what stage did her briefs tear loose?stage of/in• Although they are at dramatically different stages of deployment, they are expected to be very competitive.• To be sure, the electronic marketplace is still in the very early stages of development on the World Wide Web.• Now the beer is ready for the final stage in the brewery before it leaves for the pub cellar.• But not Adams, who finally landed one of three spots last week in the final stage of the 1996 archery trials.• But our first experiment found that he neglects the left side of perceptual figures at a subsequent stage of attending to them.• Where a guardian ad litem is not appointed initially there is power to appoint at any subsequent stage in the proceedings.• Despite heroic efforts by the scientists, these virgin-born turkeys rarely progressed beyond the stage of simple embryos.• They've just reached the half way stage of the project but it's taken them five years to get this far.stage two/six etc• A review of the provision at stages 2 and 3 in physical sciences is now being finalised.• By the time we come to Shang writing we are already well into stage 2: real writing.• Make the Glazed Lemon Puddings to the end of stage 2.• Moving into their stage 2 subgroups they are asked to share and relate these reactions.• Prepare the plaice to the end of stage 2, cover and refrigerate.• Recently, I had a conversation with some key stage 2 pupils about why things rot.• Section heads can be questioned about performance, objectives and so on. 3 Implementation of ministers' decisions arising from stage 2.• Problems with stage 2: the interest rate-investment link Again there are two types of criticism that Keynesians make about this link.on stage• I get nervous every time I go on stage.on the world/international/political etc stage• If he were acting on the world stage, he would have won a Nobel Peace Prize long ago.• Mrs Thatcher had emerged with much more confidence on the world stage by 1987.• At the same time, it was beginning to flex its muscles on the world stage.• Britain now, on the international stage, is a busted flush.• The drama to be told was an epic of cosmic dimensions and significance, played out on the world stage.• He says the two companies will form a strong group which will play an important part on the international stage.• I had come to believe that on the world stage little occurred that was strictly coincidental.• The deadlock also reflected the general feeling of uncertainty on the international stage engendered by events in the Soviet Union during August.stage2 ●●○ verb [transitive] 1 APTPERFORMto organize a public event 组织，筹划〔公众活动〕stage a strike/demonstration/sit-in etc Activists staged a protest outside the parliament. 积极分子在议会外组织了一场抗议活动。 exhibitions staged in Paris 在巴黎举办的展览会 The candidates’ public appearances were carefully staged (=not natural). 候选人的公开露面都是经过精心安排的。2 stage a comeback/recovery etc to start doing something again or being successful, after you had stopped or not been successful for some time 开始复出/复苏等→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
stage• In 1993, Rorion decided to stage a big-money tournament of the type popular back home.• They staged a magnificent production of "Aida" in the amphitheatre.• Now to help raise money for the centre, volunteers are staging a sponsored sleep out on Friday.• In the cyst stage a strong covering protects the parasite and allows it to survive the acid conditions of the stomach.• They've already staged four one day strikes and this lunchtime they took their campaign to Downing Street.• The plays were staged in sets of six, with no applause between parts of a set.• It cost thousands of pounds to stage the concert, including performers' fees and the hire of equipment.• Leverich also staged "The Glass Menagerie" here.• Female speaker Voice over It's mix and match at Chipping Norton, where they're staging their first ever mixed fours.stage a strike/demonstration/sit-in etc• People living in Marl Drive staged a demonstration after waiting more than 18 hours for council workers to come to their assistance.• It was unclear how far the students are willing to go, but some suggested staging a sit-in along police cordons.• Unemployed workers staged strikes, and hungry peasants in many areas seized estates and took over village councils.• Falun Gong's decision to stage demonstrations here has created a vexing dilemma for Hong Kong officials and business leaders.• This is why it is important to avoid reducing fundamentalism to a handful of agitators who stage demonstrations in the streets.• Disabled workers will be staging a demonstration outside the County Council in Trowbridge before Councillors meet to decide their future.• I thought to stage a demonstration that would surprise Professor Summerlee here.From Longman Business Dictionarystagestage1 /steɪdʒ/ noun1[countable] one of several points that something reaches as it grows or developsThe plan is still in its early stages.It would be unwise to comment at this stage of the negotiations.The equipment can be purchased in stages as funds become available.2[singular] a place where something important happensGeneva has been the stage for many such conferences.stagestage2 verb [transitive]1to organize an event that people will come to see, or that you hope many people will noticeThe exhibition is the biggest event of its kind to be staged in Britain.Employees staged a one-day strike.2to make something happen, or to start happeningThe shares staged a recovery (=became stronger again after a difficult period of time) and closed just 4p lower at 664p.→ See Verb tableOrigin stage1 (1200-1300) Old French estage, from Vulgar Latin staticum, from Latin stare “to stand”stage1 noun →COLLOCATIONS1 →COLLOCATIONS2
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stage1 S1 W1 /steɪdʒ/ 
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stage of/in
the early stages of a child’s development
It’s a good move at this stage in his career.
We’re getting to the stage where we hardly ever go out together.
2. PART OF PROCESS [countable] one of the parts which something such as a competition or process is divided into
stage of
The team reached the semi-final stage of the competition.
stage two/six etc
We’re now reaching the end of stage three of the construction.
The next stage is to complete an application form.
in stages
The rest of the money will be paid in stages (=a small amount at a time).
3. THEATRE [countable] the raised area in a theatre which actors or singers stand on when they perform ⇨ backstage
on stage
She is on stage for most of the play.
She appeared on stage with George Michael.
4. ACTING the stage acting as a profession, especially in theatres:
I wanted to go on the stage (=become an actor).
stars of stage and screen (=theatre and cinema)
5. centre stage if someone or something is centre stage, it has everyone’s attention, or is very important:
Anne’s sculpture took centre stage at the show.
The UN has moved to the centre stage of world politics.
6. PLACE [singular] a place or area of activity where something important happens
on the world/international/political etc stage
He’s an experienced campaigner on the world stage.
important figures on the European political stage
stage for
Geneva has been the stage for many such conferences.
7. set the stage for something to prepare for something or make something possible:
Will this agreement merely set the stage for another war?
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▪the early/initial stages Sometimes there are problems in the early stages of a project.
▪the later/final/closing stages She was well cared for during the final stages of her life.
▪the halfway stage He was in the lead at the halfway stage.
▪an advanced stage Negotiations are at an advanced stage.
▪a new stage It marked the beginning of a new stage in my life.
▪a critical/crucial stage (=very important because it affects the future success of something) The football season is reaching a crucial stage.
▪a formative stage (=when someone or something is developing) This plan is still in its formative stages.
▪a difficult/an awkward stage He was 13 and going through that awkward stage.
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▪reach/get to a stage We have reached the stage where no-one is safe to walk our streets at night.
▪enter a stage He is entering a new stage of his career.
▪go through a stage Most young people go through a rebellious stage.
▪mark a stage The election marks an important stage in the rebuilding of the country.
▪take something a stage further We then took the experiment a stage further.
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▪a stage of development We have several ideas in various stages of development.
▪at one stage (=at a time in the past) At one stage I had to tell him to calm down.
▪at some stage Four out of ten people are likely to contract cancer at some stage in their lives.
▪at this/that stage At this stage his wife did not realise he was missing.
▪at an early/late stage I can’t change my plans at this late stage.
▪at a later stage These points will be dealt with at a later stage.
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▪be on stage He was on stage for most of the first act.
▪appear on stage Recently she has appeared on stage in 'Private Lives'.
▪go/come on stage I never drink before going on stage.
▪walk on stage/onto the stage The audience broke into applause as soon as he walked on stage.
▪take the stage (=go on stage) The Charlatans took the stage in LA yesterday.
▪leave the stage Everyone except the main character gradually leaves the stage.
▪come off stage I came off stage last night and just collapsed in a heap.
▪walk off the stage (=leave the stage, especially before you should) The pianist walked off the stage after playing only a few notes.
▪ stage one of several parts of a long process, which happen one after another: At this stage of the election campaign, it is impossible to predict who will win. | She is still in the early stages of pregnancy. | Piaget famously divided childhood into four separate stages. | the opening stages of the race
▪step one of the parts of a process that you have to do or deal with in order to go on to the next one: The first step is to make a list of what you need. | What’s the next step? | You have to do this one step at a time.
▪phase one of the clearly separate stages of a process or activity, during which a type of activity takes place that is different from those in other phases: the initial phase of the campaign | They were now entering the final phase of their journey.
▪round one of the parts that an event or activity is divided into, especially talks or a sports competition: the first round of the negotiations | the final round of the competition | The next round of the trade talks will be held in Geneva.
▪point a specific time or moment during the course of something: What do you really want at this point in your life? | By this point they were startng to feel more confident.
stage2 verb [transitive]
1. to organize a public event
stage a strike/demonstration/sit-in etc
Activists staged a protest outside the parliament.
exhibitions staged in Paris
The candidates’ public appearances were carefully staged (=not natural).
2. stage a comeback/recovery etc to start doing something again or being successful, after you had stopped or not been successful for some time:
He staged an amazing comeback.
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noun Date: 1200-1300
Language: Old French
Origin: estage, from Vulgar Latin staticum, from Latin stare 'to stand'
1. TIME/STATE [countable] a particular time or state that something reaches as it grows or develops ⇨ phase, stepLanguage: Old French
Origin: estage, from Vulgar Latin staticum, from Latin stare 'to stand'
stage of/in
2. PART OF PROCESS [countable] one of the parts which something such as a competition or process is divided into
stage of
stage two/six etc
in stages
3. THEATRE [countable] the raised area in a theatre which actors or singers stand on when they perform ⇨ backstage
on stage
4. ACTING the stage acting as a profession, especially in theatres:
5. centre stage if someone or something is centre stage, it has everyone’s attention, or is very important:
6. PLACE [singular] a place or area of activity where something important happens
on the world/international/political etc stage
stage for
7. set the stage for something to prepare for something or make something possible:
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verb [transitive]1. to organize a public event
stage a strike/demonstration/sit-in etc
2. stage a comeback/recovery etc to start doing something again or being successful, after you had stopped or not been successful for some time:
Describing a process 描述过程
◆ This diagram illustrates the process of paper-making./This diagramshows how paper is made.这个图说明了造纸的过程。 ◆ First /First of all , logs are delivered to a paper mill, where the bark is removed and the wood is cut into small chips.首先，原木被运送到造纸厂，在那里去掉树皮，然后被切成木片。 ◆ Next /Second , the wood chips are pulped, either using chemicals or in a pulping machine.接下来，用化学品或磨浆机把木片化成浆。 ◆ Pulping breaks down the internal structure of the wood and enables /allows the natural oilsto be removed.制浆过程使木材的内部结构分解，从而去除木材里的天然油。 ◆ Once /After the wood has been pulped, the pulp is bleachedin order to remove impurities. /…is bleachedso that impuritiescan be removed.木材制成浆后，将其漂白以去除杂质。 ◆ The next stage is to feed the pulp into the paper machine, where it is mixed with waterand then poured onto a wire conveyor belt.下一步便是将纸浆送入制纸机，与水混合后再倒入金属传送带。 ◆ As the pulp travels along the conveyor belt, the water drains away.This causes the solid materialto sink to the bottom, forming a layer of paper.当纸浆沿传送带传送时，水分蒸发，使得固体物质沉到底部，形成一层纸。 ◆ At this point the new paper is still wet,so it is passed between large heated rollers, which press out the remaining water andsimultaneously dry the paper/…dry the paperat the same time .这时，新出的纸仍然是湿的，故让其经过几个巨大的热滚筒，挤压脱水并同时烘干。 ◆ The final stage is to wind the paper onto large rolls./Finally , the paper is wound onto large rolls.最后一步是将纸卷在巨大的卷轴上。
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