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scene

gb/sˈin/ us/sˈin/
A2 Engleză
~ 1200
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv A2 entity
1

part of a film, play, or book

One part of a movie, play, or book that shows one event or place.

Tipar de utilizare: a scene in [a movie/play/book]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'scene' with 'scenery'; 'scene' is about an event or part of a story, while 'scenery' is about the view or background.
Sinonime
segment (A neutral term for a section of a whole, but less tied to theatrical or cinematic works.) | sequence (Often refers to a series of related shots or events in film, broader than a single scene.)
Antonime
whole story (Refers to the complete work rather than one part of it.)
Colocații
opening scene |dramatic scene |love scene |action scene |final scene
Teme
entertainment |literature |arts_entertainment |communication |education
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • 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.
Substantiv B1 entity
2

place where something happens

The place where something happens.

Tipar de utilizare: the scene of [an event/crime/accident]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse 'scene' with 'place' without realizing that 'scene' often implies something notable or significant happened there.
Sinonime
site (A formal term for a place where something happens; less emotional than 'scene'.)
Antonime
elsewhere (Refers to any place other than the location of an event.)
Colocații
crime scene |scene of the accident |at the scene |leave the scene
Teme
daily life |news |space |core_vocabulary |law
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • 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.
Substantiv B1 event
3

display of emotion in public

A loud or emotional action in public that makes people look.

Tipar de utilizare: to make/cause a scene
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may take 'make a scene' literally as creating a stage set instead of causing public drama.
Sinonime
outburst (Focuses more on sudden emotion; less about public setting.) | drama (Informal term for exaggerated emotional behavior.)
Antonime
composure (Maintaining calm and control instead of drawing attention.)
Colocații
make a scene |cause a scene |public scene
Teme
emotions |social |communication |daily_life
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • 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.
Substantiv B2 entity
4

community or environment of activity

A group of people and activities about one kind of interest or culture.

Tipar de utilizare: the [music/fashion/art] scene
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this meaning with a physical location instead of a social environment or network.
Sinonime
community (General term for people with shared interests; less tied to trends.) | subculture (Focuses on cultural identity within a larger culture.)
Antonime
mainstream (Refers to widely accepted culture rather than niche groups.)
Colocații
music scene |art scene |fashion scene
Teme
culture |lifestyle |relationships |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • 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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
scene
IPA
GB/sˈin/
US/sˈin/
Silabe și accent
scene (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (scene)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
  • Base: scene
  • Plural: scenes
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
scenes noun
Core family
scenery noun B1 scenic adjective B1
Related words
scenario noun B2
Advanced or less common
scenically adverb
Expresii

behind the scenes

1
/bɪhˈaɪnd ðə sˈinz/
idiom

in private, out of public view

Happening secretly or without people seeing it.

Exemple
  • A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make this show happen.
  • Behind the scenes, negotiations were taking place.

make a scene

1
/mˈeɪk ə sˈin/
idiom

cause public embarrassment emotionally

To behave in an emotional way in public that attracts attention and may embarrass others.

Exemple
  • 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

1
/sˈin əv ðə kɹˈaɪm/
fixed phrase

place where crime happened

The place where a crime happened.

Exemple
  • Detectives examined the scene of the crime for clues.
  • Many reporters gathered at the scene of the crime.

set the scene

1
/sˈɛt ðə sˈin/
idiom

give background before main event

To describe things so that people understand what will happen next in a story or event.

Exemple
  • 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

1
/stˈil ðə sˈin/
idiom

unexpectedly attract most attention

To get more attention than anyone else in a performance or event, without planning it.

Exemple
  • The child actor stole the scene with her charm.
  • His joke completely stole the scene from the main speaker.

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