c. 1300, "a coming for the purpose of attack," from Old French venue "coming" (12c.), from fem. past participle of venir "to come," from Latin venire "to come," from PIE root *gwa- "to go, come" (cognates: Old English cuman "to come;" see come). The sense of "place where a case in law is tried" is first recorded 1530s. Extended to locality in general, especially "site of a concert or sporting event" (1857). Change of venue is from Blackstone (1768).
双语例句
1. In summer this hotel is a hugely popular venue for wedding receptions.
夏天时这家饭店是个非常受欢迎的婚宴举办地。
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2. He told them that no venue had yet been definitely decided.
他告诉他们还没有确定下场地。
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3. Birmingham's International Convention Centre is the venue for a three-day arts festival.
为期3天的艺术节在伯明翰的国际会议中心举办。
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4. The venue for the show is Birmingham'sNational Exhibition Centre Hall.
展览地点在伯明翰国家展览中心大厅。
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5. He caught a chill while performing at a rain-soaked open-air venue.