curtain
Prononciation : [ˈkɜrtən]
Contexte : « home decor »
(noun) a piece of fabric hung over a window or opening to block light or add privacy. It helps decorate a room and can make it feel cozier.
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She chose beautiful blue curtains for the living room to match the sofa.
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The room felt dark and gloomy without any curtains at the windows.
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What color curtains do you want to hang in your bedroom?
Contexte : « theater »
(noun) a large piece of cloth that is raised or lowered on a stage. It usually covers the stage when a show starts and ends, and can also separate scenes.
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The curtain went up, and the audience erupted in applause as the show began.
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The curtain didn't drop on time, making the audience confused and restless.
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When does the curtain usually fall in a theatrical performance?
Contexte : « performing arts »
(verb) to close or cover something with a curtain. This is often done during a performance to hide what is happening on stage.
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They decided to curtain off the stage to prepare for the next act.
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The performers didn't curtain the area after the show, leaving everything open.
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Will you curtain off the stage before the next performance starts?