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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-derived
upother
+
ststand, set, place
+
ageaction, state, collection
=upstage

Common 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.

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