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压轴
yā zhòu
Meaning
- to be the star turn
- grand finale
Definition
压轴原指戏曲演出中排在倒数第二的节目，现代汉语中常指最后登台或最精彩、最重要的节目或环节。
Originally referred to the second-to-last performance in a theatrical show, but in modern usage it often means the final or most exciting and important act or segment.
Usage
多用于演出、晚会、比赛等场合，指最后出场或最具分量的节目；也常引申为最重要、最精彩的部分。可作名词或形容词。
Used in contexts like performances, galas, competitions, etc., to refer to the last or most significant item; also extended to mean the most important or exciting part. Can be used as a noun or adjective.
Examples
- 1 春节联欢晚会上，压轴节目总是最受期待的。 (On the Spring Festival Gala, the finale is always the most anticipated.)
- 2 这位魔术师的表演是今晚的压轴好戏。 (This magician's act is the grand finale of tonight's show.)
- 3 这次展览的压轴展品是一幅宋代名画。 (The highlight of this exhibition is a famous Song Dynasty painting.)
- 4 决赛被安排为压轴战，观众们热情高涨。 (The final was scheduled as the last match, and the audience was very enthusiastic.)
- 5 他的压轴发言总结了整个会议的核心观点。 (His concluding speech summarized the core points of the whole meeting.)
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