Lecture theatre
LEK-cher THEE-uh-tuh /ˈlektʃə ˈθɪətə/
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What it really means
The large room with rows of seats where lectures happen. In the UK it is called a theatre even though there is no acting.
Chinese explanation
上大课用的阶梯教室。英国叫它 theatre（剧场），但和演戏无关。
Example conversation
A: Where's the exam briefing?
B: Lecture Theatre B, in the main building.
A：考试说明会在哪里开？
B：主楼的B阶梯教室。
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