No. 3,888 in Chinese
上场
"To go on stage" or "to take part in a performance or game."
In a sentence
球员们纷纷准备好上场比赛。
The players are getting ready to go on the field and play.
In this sentence, '上场' refers to the act of players entering the field to participate in a game or competition.
这台机器已经准备好了，可以上场操作了。
This machine is now prepared and can be put into operation.
Here, '上场' metaphorically describes a machine being ready to be used or operated, indicating readiness for task performance.
他上场发言，非常自信。
He stepped onto the stage to speak, with great confidence.
In this context, '上场' means stepping onto the stage to deliver a speech or performance, emphasizing entering a designated area for a specific purpose.
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