scene
part of a film, play, or book
One part of a movie, play, or book that shows one event or place.
a scene in [a movie/play/book]
- The car chase scene was the most exciting part of the film.
- She cried during the final scene of the play.
- They had to reshoot the opening scene due to bad lighting.
- This scene takes place in Paris.
- The director cut a violent scene from the movie.
- I like the last scene in the movie.
- The first scene is very funny.
- We watched a sad scene.
- The scene is in a small room.
- He plays in a short scene.
place where something happens
The place where something happens.
the scene of [an event/crime/accident]
- Police arrived quickly at the scene of the crime.
- The reporters gathered at the scene of the accident.
- Firefighters worked at the scene until midnight.
- Tourists visited the historic battle scene.
- He left the scene before anyone noticed.
- We went to the scene of the fire.
- The police are at the crime scene.
- He left the scene fast.
- The accident scene was busy.
- They came to the scene quickly.
display of emotion in public
A loud or emotional action in public that makes people look.
to make/cause a scene
- She made a scene when the waiter got her order wrong.
- Please don’t cause a scene at the meeting.
- He created a big scene in front of everyone.
- I hate it when people make scenes in public.
- They caused a scene at the wedding reception.
- She made a scene at the shop.
- Please do not make a scene here.
- He made a big scene in class.
- They made a scene at dinner.
- I do not want to make a scene.
community or environment of activity
A group of people and activities about one kind of interest or culture.
the [music/fashion/art] scene
- He’s well known in the local music scene.
- The art scene in this city is thriving.
- She left the fashion scene years ago.
- They are part of the underground club scene.
- The theater scene attracts many young actors.
- He is in the music scene.
- She knows many people in the art scene.
- The fashion scene is big here.
- I like the local food scene.
- They join the club scene.
- Base: scene
- Plural: scenes
behind the scenes
1in private, out of public view
Happening secretly or without people seeing it.
- A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make this show happen.
- Behind the scenes, negotiations were taking place.
make a scene
1cause public embarrassment emotionally
To behave in an emotional way in public that attracts attention and may embarrass others.
- She made a scene at the restaurant after they got her order wrong.
- Please don't make a scene during the ceremony.
scene of the crime
1place where crime happened
The place where a crime happened.
- Detectives examined the scene of the crime for clues.
- Many reporters gathered at the scene of the crime.
set the scene
1give background before main event
To describe things so that people understand what will happen next in a story or event.
- The author set the scene with a description of Paris in spring.
- Before we start, let me set the scene for you.
steal the scene
1unexpectedly attract most attention
To get more attention than anyone else in a performance or event, without planning it.
- The child actor stole the scene with her charm.
- His joke completely stole the scene from the main speaker.