词典释义：
a point, period, or step in a process or development
阶段；时期；步骤
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there is no need at this stage to give explicit details 眼下不必给出明确的细节
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I was in the early stages of pregnancy .我处于怀孕初期。
a section of a journey or race
旅程（或赛跑中）的一段
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the final stage of the journey is made by coach .旅行的最后一段行程坐马车来完成。
〈英〉 <Bold>ＦＡＲＥ ＳＴＡＧＥ</Bold>的简称。
each of two or more sections of a rocket or spacecraft that have their own engines and are jettisoned in turn when their propellant is exhausted
（火箭或太空船的）级。
[with modifier]
【电子】 （电路的）级。
a raised floor or platform, typically in a theatre, on which actors, entertainers, or speakers perform
舞台
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there are only two characters on stage .舞台上面只有两个演员。
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戏剧，戏剧表演；演员职业
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I've always wanted to go on the stage .我一直想当一名演员。
[in sing.]a scene of action or forum of debate, especially in a particular political context
（尤指政治语境下）事件发生场所，活动进行地点；论坛；舞台
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Britain is playing a leading role on the international stage .英国正在国际舞台上发挥着主导作用。
a floor or level of a building or structure
层，楼层，塔层
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the upper stage was added in the 17th century .上面的一层是在１７世纪加上去的。
(on a microscope)a raised and usually movable plate on which a slide or object is placed for examination
（显微镜的）镜台。
【地质】 （年代地质学用语）与某时代对应的一段地层，层。
(in palaeoclimatology)a period of time marked by a characteristic climate
（古气候学用语）以特定气候为特征的时期，期
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the Boreal stage .北方期。
archaic term for
〈古〉 同<Bold>ＳＴＡＧＥＣＯＡＣＨ</Bold>.
present a performance of (a play or other show)
表演，上演（戏剧等）
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the show is being staged at the Grand Opera House in Belfast .这部戏正在贝尔法斯特的大歌剧院上演。
(of a person or group)organize and participate in (a public event)
（个人，团体）筹划，谋划；举行，发动（公众事件）
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UDF supporters staged a demonstration in Sofia .民主力量联盟的支持者在索非亚举行了一场游行示威。
cause (something dramatic or unexpected) to happen
使（突发或意外事件）发生
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the President's attempt to stage a comeback 总统东山再起的意图
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the dollar staged a partial recovery .美元出现了弱势反弹。
【医】 把（疾病，病人）诊断（或归类）为疾病的特定期。
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hold the stage dominate a scene of action or forum of debate 引人注目；成为主导 -
set the stage for prepare the conditions for （the occurrence or beginning of something） 为…创造条件，为…做好准备these churchmen helped to set the stage for popular reform . 这些教士为顺应民意的改革创造了条件 -
stage left （或right ）on the left （or right） side of a stage from the point of view of a performer facing the audience （演员面对观众时的）舞台左侧（或右侧）
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set the stage for 为...奠定基础/做好准备
真题例句：
"Middle English （denoting a floor of a building, a platform, or a stopping-place）： shortening of Old French
