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Chinese dictionary
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v.take the stage; step up to the dais
她上台演奏了两支钢琴曲子。
She goes up onto the platform and plays two piano pieces.
她上台时,人们对她鼓掌。
She was applauded as she came on stage.
她一上台,紧张情绪便马上消失了。
Her nervousness quickly disappeared once she was on stage.
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v.derogmetaassume power; come/rise to power; in charge; take up an official post
谁将会上台领导国家?
Who will assume power and lead the nation?
新总统今天上台。
The new president came to power today.
他上台后干过好几件好事。
He has done several good things since he took office.
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Word usage
- Separable word"上" and "台" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
我还上不了台。
I can't appear on the stage for now.
我还以为你以前上过台呢。
I thought you'd appeared on the stage before.
他上了台掌权。
He assumed power.