upstage
🇬🇧 UK/'ʌp'steidʒ/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To draw attention away from others, especially in a performance; to treat someone snobbishly
抢风头,抢戏;傲慢地对待
n.
The rear part of a theatrical stage, farthest from the audience
舞台后部
adj.
At the rear of a stage; haughty or aloof in manner
在舞台后部的;傲慢的,自负的
adv.
Toward or at the rear of a theatrical stage
在舞台后方,向舞台后方
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.upstage someone抢风头
- 2.try to upstage试图抢风头
Example Sentences
- 1.
She tried to upstage her rival by giving a more impressive presentation at the conference.
- 2.
The young talent managed to upstage the veteran performer with an extraordinary performance.