grandstand

grandstand
noun
  1. the main stand, usually roofed, commanding the best view for spectators at racecourses or sports grounds
    (赛马场,运动场的)大看台(通常有屋顶,为视野最好之地)
    ■[as modifier](of a view) seen from an advantageous position, as if from a grandstand
    从有利位置(如大看台上)看的(风景)
    our balcony gave us a grandstand view of the arena.
    从我们的阳台上可以俯瞰竞技场全景。
verb
  1. [no obj.][usu. as noun grandstanding](derogatory)seek to attract applause or favourable attention from spectators or the media
    (贬)哗众取宠,讨好观众(或媒体)
    they accused him of political grandstanding.
    他们指责他做哗众取宠的政治表演。
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