venue

venue
[ˈvɛnjuː]
noun
  1. the place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports event
    (尤指音乐会、会议、运动会等有组织活动的)举办地点;举办场所;会场
    the river could soon be the venue for a powerboat world championship event.
    这条河不久将可能成为世界汽艇锦标赛赛场。
    ■(English Law)the county or district within which a criminal or civil case must be heard
    (英格兰律)审判地(指郡或区)
语源
  1. late 16th cent. (denoting a thrust or bout in fencing; also in the Law sense): from Old French, literally a coming', feminine past participle of venir 'come' from Latin venire
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