?The English translation for "劇院" is "theater."

Usage:

The word "theater" refers to a building or space where performances such as plays, musicals, and operas are presented.

Example Sentences:

1. I'm going to the theater tonight to see a Broadway show.

我今晚要去劇院看一場(chǎng)百老匯的演出。

2. The local theater company is putting on a production of Shakespeare's Hamlet next month.

下個(gè)月當(dāng)?shù)氐膭F(tuán)將上演莎士比亞的《哈姆雷特》。

3. The theater was packed with excited fans waiting for the concert to start.

劇院里擠滿了等待音樂(lè)會(huì)開(kāi)始的興奮粉絲。

4. We have tickets to the new play at the theater downtown.

我們有票去市中心的劇院看新戲。

5. The theater has been renovated and now has state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems.

劇院已經(jīng)翻新，現(xiàn)在擁有最先進(jìn)的音響和燈光。

Synonyms and Usage:

1. Playhouse - can be used interchangeably with "theater," but often refers to smaller, more intimate venues.

2. Auditorium - a large room or building used for public gatherings, including performances.

3. Cinema - specifically refers to a place where movies are shown, but can also be used as a synonym for "theater."

4. Amphitheater - an open-air venue that is typically used for concerts or outdoor performances.

5. Concert hall - specifically refers to a venue designed for musical performances, but can also be used as a synonym for "theater."