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压 台

Level:

SW HSK 5

ReadWriteQuiz

1
v.stabilize the situation
2
present a theatrical performance as the last item on a programme
- tā men yòng zì jǐ zuì zhù míng de yī shǒu gē wèi yǎn chū yā tái
  他们用自己最著名的一首歌为演出压台。
  They finished off the show with one of their most famous songs.
3
same as 压场

Separable word
"压" and "台" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 这场演出谁压的台？
  Who had the audience under control in this show?
- 只有他能压住这个台。
  He’s the only one who can stabilize the situation.

压台