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下台
xiàtái
Description
“下台”常常指一个官员或领导人离开他的职位。
"下台" often refers to an official or leader leaving their position.
它也可以表示一个人从难堪的情况里出来，比如“给他一个下台的机会”。
It can also mean someone getting out of an embarrassing situation, like "giving him a 下台 opportunity."
Meanings
下台xiàtái
to step down from a position or office
那个市长去年就下台了。
The mayor stepped down last year.
下台xiàtái
to get out of an awkward situation; save face
你要给他一个下台的机会。
You should give him a chance to step down.
下台xiàtái
to go off the stage
演出结束后，演员们都下台了。
After the performance, the actors all left the stage.
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Notes
- Etymology
下 (go down) + 台 (stage/platform); literally 'leave the stage', extended to leaving office.
- Nuance
often carries a negative tone, implying forced or shameful removal from power.
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